Prevalence of dental injuries and awareness regarding mouthguards among basketball players and coaches

Tiryaki M., Saygi G., Yildiz S., Yildirim Z., Erdemir U., Yucel T.

JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, vol.57, no.11, pp.1541-1547, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.23736/s0022-4707.17.06790-1
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1541-1547
  • Keywords: Athletic injuries, Brain concussion, Cerebral hemorrhage, Mouth protectors, OROFACIAL INJURIES, CONTACT SPORTS, TRAUMA, SWITZERLAND, PREVENTION, KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, TURKEY, LEVEL
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dental injuries are frequently occurred by an impact to facial area among basketball players. In fact. mouthguards are able to absorb the power of impacts and protect teeth from excessive forces, it is crucial for players even at training to wear mouthguards. To determine the prevalence of dental injuries and investigate the awareness about the use of mouthguards among basketball players and coaches.