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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 35, No. 4, 270-275, December 2008 doi:10.1179/14653120722779
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Mouthguards and orthodontic patients

Samer Salam and Susi Caldwell

Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK

Address for correspondence: Samer Salam, Specialist Registrar, Orthodontics, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9LT, UK., Email: samersalam1{at}googlemail.com


  Abstract

All orthodontic patients who wear fixed appliances and participate in contact sports are recommended to wear a mouthguard for protection against dental trauma and injury. An overview of the different types of mouthguards currently available is described together with their relative suitability for orthodontic patients.

Key words: Sports, dental trauma, fixed appliances, mouth formed mouthguard, custom made mouthguard






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