Musculoskeletal injuries in elite sports are ones of the most impact issue because their
remarkable impact on performance caused by drastic absence of training and competition …

Abstract Background/Aim Combat sports might result in injuries to the face and teeth.
However, it is unclear how often they occur and which sports presents the highest rates. The …

The Olympic Games is the largest sport event in the world. In Beijing, 10 500 athletes
competed, selected from a large group of elite athletes in 204 countries. Sports participation …

Background Sport activities can account for up to one-third of all orofacial injuries.
Mouthguards (MGs) have been proposed as a way to reduce these injuries. Objectives To …

Abstract Background/Aim Dental trauma is a public health issue with a high prevalence in
children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of dentists in Rio …

Dental trauma is a frequent occurrence in children and adolescent and a correct diagnosis
and treatment are essential for a favourable long-term prognosis. The present Guidelines …

Athletes from contact sports are more prone to orofacial injuries because of the exposure to
possible shocks and collisions derived from physical proximity. The use of protector …

A mouthguard, also known as a gumshield, mouth protector or sports guard is an appliance
that covers the teeth and surrounding mucosa with the aim of preventing or reducing trauma …

Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of sports participants regarding
emergency management of dental trauma and the awareness about mouthguards. Methods …

Background: Oral and dental injuries contribute to a major part of sports related injuries in
children. Trauma occurring in developing years disrupts normal social functioning and …