Orofacial trauma and mouthguard use in Brazilian rugby union players.

Ana Clara Loch PadilhaHelena Mendes ConstanteHelena Pickler Fronza Neide Pena Coto

Published in: Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology (2020)

Prevalence of orofacial trauma was high among this sample of rugby union players from Brazil, even with the use of pre-fabricated mouthguards. This study encourages further investigation on the use of custom-made mouthguards in rugby union and the role of coach/physical educators to reduce the prevalence of orofacial trauma.

Keyphrases

trauma patients
risk factors
physical activity
mental health
high school