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Stavros Avgerinos¹, Athanasios Stamos¹, Alessandro Nanussi¹

¹European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD), Rambouillet, France.

Dental Traumatology : Official Publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology

|November 23, 2024

Summary

Custom-made sports mouthguards (CSMs) are the best defense against sports-related traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). New European guidelines emphasize proper selection, fabrication, and use of CSMs to enhance athlete safety.

Keywords:

dental trauma orofacial injury sports dentistry sports mouthguard sports‐related dental injury and prevention

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Area of Science:

Sports Dentistry
Sports Medicine
Dental Traumatology

Background:

Sports-related traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) pose a significant global health risk, especially in high-contact sports.
Custom-made sports mouthguards (CSMs) are the most effective protective equipment, offering comfort and performance without compromise.
Lack of global standardization in CSMs design, fabrication, and usage hinders widespread prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the European Association for Sports Dentistry's (EA4SD) latest guidelines for custom-made sports mouthguards (CSMs).
To standardize the selection, construction, clinical application, and maintenance of CSMs.
To advocate for increased awareness and mandatory use of CSMs in high-risk sports.

Main Methods:

Guidelines development based on current scientific evidence and expert consensus.
Emphasis on using FDA-approved materials for mouthguard fabrication.
Focus on optimal design for impact absorption, force distribution, and personalized fit.

Main Results:

CSMs should be custom-fabricated using approved materials for maximum protection.
Proper fit and design are crucial for effective impact absorption and athlete comfort.
Standardized guidelines aim to reduce the incidence and severity of TDIs.

Conclusions:

Adherence to EA4SD guidelines for CSMs is essential for preventing sports-related dental injuries.
Education for dental professionals and athletes is critical for promoting the benefits and proper use of CSMs.
Mandatory use of CSMs in high-risk sports is recommended to mitigate TDIs and associated complications.