MONTEIRO, D. L. A.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9378215554242016; MONTEIRO, Debora Lana Alves.
Abstract:
Sports and all types of physical activity, whether at a professional or at a recreational
level, offer risks of orofacial trauma in their practice. Mouth guards appear as the best
way to protect and prevent injuries resulting from sports activities, and it is extremely
important that the dental surgeon guides and encourages the athletes to perform a
safe practice. The objective of this work is to report a clinical case of the preparation
of an individualized buccal protector, demonstrating the necessary steps to guarantee
comfort and not to disrupt functions such as: breathing, speech and swallowing;
promoting the athlete's oral health and improving athletic performance. Patient
F.G.S.T., 34 years old, male, attended the Clinical School of Dentistry of the Federal
University of Campina Grande (UFCG), in the Center for Health and Rural Technology
(CSTR), reporting the desire to make a dental evaluation. After anamnesis and clinical
examination, good general health and oral hygiene were observed. The patient
reported being a practitioner and teacher in different modalities of martial arts, being
indicated the preparation of an individualized buccal protector (type III), for the upper
arch as a form of treatment. In conclusion, this work aims to contribute to the evolution
of Sports Dentistry, from the disclosure of more information about the importance of
the use of mouth guards in the prevention of orofacial traumas during sporting
practices, highlighting the role of the dental surgeon in their preparation.