Dental Trauma, Mouth Protectors, Oral Health, Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Patients
Conditions
Keywords
Mouth Protectors, Athletes, Sports, Dental Trauma, Questionnaire, Oral health
Brief summary
Objective: To evaluate the impact of mouthguards (MG) on acceptability, incidence of soft tissue injuries, periodontal and salivary parameters, as well as on the perception of the body in sports practice (PeCoPes) and on the quality of life of athletes, and evaluate the consequences of use on the characteristics, state of conservation, and biological and physical properties of the MG itself. Methodology: This is a longitudinal study that will include children, adolescents, and adults aged 7 to 30 years who practice sports and require MGs. Sociodemographic data, medical history, dental history, dietary habits, and sports practice data will be collected. Participants will undergo a complete oral clinical examination. Data on knowledge of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and MGs will also be collected. Before the MG is delivered, immediately after installation, and at 1, 3, and 6 months after use, the following parameters will be evaluated: presence of mucosal injuries, visible plaque index, gingival bleeding index, salivary flow, salivary pH, buffering capacity, and salivary microorganism count. Acceptability will be evaluated before the MG is delivered, immediately after delivery, and at 1, 3, and 6 months after use. PeCoPes and quality of life will be assessed before, 1, 3, and 6 months after MG use. The MG will be evaluated for bacterial contamination, delamination, roughness, dimensional changes related to shape and thickness, color change, and conservation status. The data will be tabulated and analyzed using SPSS 21.0, and appropriate statistical tests (p\<0.05) will be performed according to the study objectives.
Interventions
DEVICESport custom mouthguard
This mouthguard will be made using two 3mm vinyl acetate ethylene sheets in a vacuum machine, following the recommendations for an appropriate mouthguard regarding trauma prevention and patient comfort. The patients will be monitored after 1, 3, and 6 months of using the mouthguard.
Sponsors
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ)
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
7 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children, adolescents, and adults aged 7 to 30 years, with no systemic health issues, of both genders; * Engaging in sports practice at least twice a week.
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of cavitated dental caries and/or periodontitis; * Angle Class III malocclusion with negative anterior overjet; * Presence of non-removable prostheses or any other accessory in the upper or lower arch that may interfere with the adaptation of the mouthguard; * Use of medications that may interfere with any salivary parameters; * Children, adolescents, and adults with neurological disorders or communication difficulties.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of soft tissue injuries | Before the MG is delivered, and at 1, 3, and 6 months after use | The following parameter will be evaluated: presence of mucosal injuries through clinical examinations |
| Acceptability | Acceptability will be evaluated before the MG is delivered, immediately after delivery, and at 1, 3, and 6 months after use. | Acceptability will be assessed through a questionnaire on changes in the oral cavity associated with the use of the MG or in the MG itself. This questionnaire was developed by the authors of the study. |
| Periodontal and salivary parameters | Before the MG is delivered, immediately after installation, and at 1, 3, and 6 months after use. | The following parameters will be evaluated: visible plaque index, gingival bleeding index, salivary flow, salivary pH, buffering capacity, and salivary microorganism count. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The perception of the body in sports practice (PeCoPes) | PeCoPes will be assessed before, 1, 3, and 6 months after MG use. | The perception of the body in sports practice (PeCoPes) will be assessed through a previously validated questionnaire. |
| The quality of life of athletes | Quality of life will be assessed before, 1, 3, and 6 months after MG use. | The quality of life will be assessed through some previously validated questionnaires. |
| The consequences of use on the characteristics, state of conservation, and biological and physical properties of the MG itself. | Before the MG is delivered, immediately after installation, and at 1, 3, and 6 months after use. | The MG will be evaluated for bacterial contamination, delamination, roughness, dimensional changes related to shape and thickness, color change, and conservation status. |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Primary ContactMariana Pires da Costa, PhD Student
Outcome results
None listed