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KMID : 0358920050320030537
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2005 Volume.32 No. 3 p.537 ~ p.542
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MOUTHGUARD FOR PREVENTING ORAL INJURIES IN CHILDREN
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Kim Kyoung-Hee
Kim Jong-Soo
Yoo Seung-Hoon
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Abstract
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Dentofacial trauma can result in tooth fracture, avulsion, facial bone fracture. The Unites states and Japan mandated the use of mouthguards for contact sports. But, Korean didn’t. Mouthguards divided into ready-made type and custom-made type. Mouthguards protect the lips, intraoral soft tissues, teeth and provide the mandible with resilient support to prevent jaw fracture and dislocations.
Sports-related accidents have been reported to be one of the most common causes of dentofacial trauma. Sports trauma of involving teeth with incomplete root formation cause long chair time, multiple visit, economic considerations, additional dental services. So, mouthguards can offer considerable protection against sports-related trauma.
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KEYWORD
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Mouthguard, Dentofacial trauma
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