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Dental trauma: Athletes, coaches, and school teachers must know-A brief review
Fareedi Mukram Ali1, Priyanka Bhushan2, Kumari P Saujanya3, Swapnil Patil4, Dipak Sahane5
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sau. Mathurbai Bhausaheb Thorat Dental College, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sau. Mathurbai Bhausaheb Thorat Dental College, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
3 Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Sau. Mathurbai Bhausaheb Thorat Dental College, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
4 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sau. Mathurbai Bhausaheb Thorat Dental College, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
5 Department of Orthodontia, Sau. Mathurbai Bhausaheb Thorat Dental College, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Fareedi Mukram Ali
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sau. Mathurbai Bhausaheb Thorat Dental College, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/1319-6308.112206
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Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. Sports Dentistry is the treatment and prevention of oral/facial athletic injuries and related oral diseases and manifestations. In sports, the challenge is to maximize the benefits of participation and to limit injuries. Prevention and adequate preparation are the key elements in minimizing injuries that occur in sport. Treatment of oral/facial injuries, simple or complex, is to include not only treatment of injuries at the dental office, but also treatment at the site of injury, where the dentist may not have the convenience of all the diagnostic tools available at their office.
Preseason screenings and examinations are essential in preventing injuries. Examinations are to include health histories, at risk dentitions, diagnosis of caries, maxilla/mandibular relationships, orthodontics, loose teeth, dental habits, crown and bridge work, missing teeth, artificial teeth, and the possible need for extractions for orthodontic concerns or wisdom teeth. These extractions should be done months prior to playing competitive sports as to not interfere with their competition or weaken their jaws during competition. Determination of the need for a specific type and design of mouthguard is made at this time. |
