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J Korean Dent Assoc. 2023;61(2):131-138. Published online January 31, 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2023.61.2.004
- 마우스가드의 이해 및 활용
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조성현
, 김희중
, 송주헌
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조선대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실
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- Understanding and application of mouthguards
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Sung-Hun Cho
, Hee-Jung Kim
, Joo-Hun Song
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Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chosun University
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- Corresponding author: Joo-Hun Song Tel: +82-10-9288-1434, Email: jhun2020@chosun.ac.kr
- Received: November 5, 2022; Revised: November 22, 2022 Accepted: January 11, 2023.
- Abstract
- Mouthguards are removable devices that reduce the risk of injuries in the oral and maxillofacial areas from sports activities and trauma. Mouthguards can be roughly divided into three types: stock, boil-and-bite, and
custom. While all three types offer some degree of protection from injuries, custom mouthguards show superior
adaptation and shock absorption. Various types of materials have been used and evaluated for their performance,
and currently vacuum forming mouthguards with ethylene vinyl acetate material is the main way of fabrication.
These mouthguards require regular hygiene maintenance before and after wearing and periodic evaluation from
dentists.
Keywords :mouthguard; ethylene vinyl acetate; Oral maxillofacial injury; impact force
