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Dental and Orofacial Injuries.
Paul Piccininni1, Anthony Clough2, Ray Padilla3
1Medical Commission - Games Group, International Olympic Committee, Lausanne, Switzerland; Medical Committee, International Ice Hockey Federation, Zurich, Switzerland; Mississauga Steelheads, Canadian Hockey League, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|March 19, 2017
Summary
Preventing common and costly sports-related oral and facial injuries requires proper assessment and protective gear. Prompt sideline care and advances in trauma management improve athlete outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Dental Traumatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Oral and facial injuries are frequent in sports, leading to significant treatment costs.
- Many sports-related orofacial injuries are preventable through proactive measures.
- Advances in trauma care and mouthguard technology offer improved protection and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence and cost of sports-related oral and facial injuries.
- To emphasize the importance of preventative strategies and prompt sideline management.
- To discuss recent advancements in trauma care and protective equipment for athletes.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on sports-related orofacial injuries.
- Analysis of the impact of preventative assessments and protective equipment.
- Discussion of sideline management protocols and follow-up care.
Main Results:
- Sports participation presents unique challenges to athletes' oral health.
- Effective prevention and management strategies can mitigate injury severity and cost.
- Technological advancements are enhancing the efficacy of mouthguards and trauma treatment.
Conclusions:
- Pre-competition assessment and well-designed protective gear are essential for injury prevention.
- Timely sideline identification and management are critical for successful recovery from orofacial injuries.
- Addressing athletes' specific lifestyle factors is key to maintaining oral health in sports.
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