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Oral protection for equestrians

B L Douglas1

  • 1University of Illinois School of Public Health, USA.

CDS Review
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
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Horseback riding frequently causes facial injuries. Custom-made mouth guards are not widely promoted in the equestrian community, despite their potential to prevent such trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Dental Protection

Background:

  • Facial injuries are a significant risk in equestrian sports.
  • Current protective measures in equestrianism are insufficient for facial trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence of facial injuries in horseback riding.
  • To advocate for the adoption of custom-made mouth guards within the equestrian industry.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on equestrian-related facial injuries.
  • Analysis of current protective equipment standards in equestrian sports.

Main Results:

  • Horse riding is associated with a high incidence of facial trauma.
  • The equestrian industry underutilizes custom-made mouth guards as a preventative measure.

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Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to integrate custom-made mouth guards into equestrian safety protocols.
  • Increased promotion and use of mouth guards can significantly reduce facial injury rates in horseback riders.