Dentistry

The use of mouthguards in grappling sports: a survey of grapplers in the United Kingdom (2019)

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Type of publication:
Journal article

Author(s):
*Razzak, Arif., *Messahel, Ahmed

Citation:
British Dental Journal 2019; Vol. 227, pages 901–905

Abstract:
Background: Mouthguards are routinely used in many sports, however their use in grappling sports has not really been examined to date, and to the authors' knowledge, there is no available data on the level of dental trauma experienced by this group.
Materials and method: The authors approached six different grappling schools, as well as leaving an invite on a grappling event page for volunteers to fill out a short survey.
Results: Around 81 respondents took part in the survey, with nearly 25% reporting that they never wore a mouthguard during grappling, and less than 50% not wearing a mouthguard all the time. Sixty-three percent of respondents had either seen dental and peri-oral injuries, or had experienced dental injuries as a result of grappling.
Conclusion: More work is needed to investigate whether mouthguards have a positive effect on the dental injury experience, and to establish the percentage of grapplers who at some point will be affected by dental trauma.

Dentistry in nasal reconstruction (2014)

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Type of publication:
Conference abstract

Author(s):
*Bhatia S., *Mihalache G.

Citation:
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, October 2014, vol./is. 52/8(e104-e105), 0266-4356 (October 2014)

Abstract:
Introduction: Popularity of aesthetic nasal surgery is testament to the importance patients place on the cosmetic appearance of the nose. Some nasal defects following tumour surgery require a Rhinectomy or partial Rhinectomy. Nasal defects can have significant psychological and functional morbidity. There are various surgical options for reconstruction of nasal defects. There a variety of reconstructive methods including prosthetic. Dentists are used to taking intra oral impressions.We used this expertise to reconstruct patient specific splints. Where the original nose is present prior to tumour excision we use that to make a two part splint to allow fabrication of a neo nose with good results. Materials:We present a series of patients that underwent partial rhinectomy for tumour. At presentation the nasal shape was largely intact. Impressions were taken of the nose, both intra and of the external nose. A two part interlocking splint was made to facilitate reconstruction and allows remodelling like the original nose. Three layer composite reconstructionwas carried out with intra oral lining for mucosa, auricular cartilage for cartilage and a variety of skin flaps for external skin. Results: Nasal form and function was remarkable with good cosmesis. Good functional result with reconstruction of the external valve too. Conclusions: The use of the prefabricated individual splints allow for a better result with good forma and function of partial nasal reconstruction.

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