Mouth Protectors
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, parallel-arm, double-blind clinical study. Experimental unit: 40 amateur athletes using customized mouthguards and working models for making 80 mouthguards. Study factor: protoco
and 2. Experimental group, making of 40 mouthguards, through digital scanning of the upper and lower arches, making of models printed in three-dimensional (3D) resin, making of protectors with thermop
accuracy of the models obtained by the 2 molding protocols
adaptation and thickness of the protector
time of the steps of making the mouthguard
patient satisfaction regarding the use of the protector. Experimental methods: A) visual analog scale with 5 questions - patient satisfaction regarding the molding protocol
B) computed tomography, digital caliper, weighing of the protectors with silicone in the internal portion - adaptation and thickness of the protector
C) measurement with digital caliper - accuracy of the models
D) visual analog scale with 12 questions - patient satisfaction with the use of mouthguards. Data analysis method: The data will be analyzed by statistical tests that adapt to the data profile. The st
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Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Hospital Odontológico da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Eligibility
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Young and adult athletes of both genders; over 16 years of age; with sufficient critical ability to answer the questionnaire objectively; who regularly practice some sport at least twice a week and who agree to use a mouthguard in all sports activities; patient who has a medical history that does not compromise the evolution of results; who has the habit of brushing their teeth at least twice a day; who has posterior occlusal stability and who has a normal periodontal condition according to probing parameters
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Athletes of both genders; who have recently suffered a dentoalveolar trauma and are in pain; who have a recent root, alveolar or condylar fracture; who need dental retention; who have some chronic disease with oral manifestations; who have some oral pathology considered serious; patients with very poor oral hygiene; patients with occlusal instability; patients with advanced periodontal disease; patients with allergies to any material that will be used at work
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome – It is expected to find a good adaptation of the mouthguard made by digital flow, which is similar or superior to the conventional control mouthguard, evaluating their adaptation in the mouths of patients with light silicone, and weighing the protectors with and without silicone in the internal portion to compare the differences in weighing | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome – It is expected to observe greater comfort and usability of mouthguards made by digital flow, compared to conventional control protectors, evaluating the comfort and fit of the protectors using a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale, marking numbers from 0 to 10 at the end of each evaluation. The Visual Analog Scale will be applied to the patient to subjectively evaluate 12 criteria regarding the use of the protector in 4 moments – immediately, after 7 days, 30 and 90 days of use | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactCarlos Soares
Universidad Federal de Uberlandia
Outcome results
None listed