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  • Title: The recommendation and provision of mouthguards: a survey of consultant orthodontists in the UK.
    Author: Bussell MA, Barreto LS.
    Journal: J Orthod; 2014 Jun; 41(2):141-6. PubMed ID: 24526716.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To establish the recommendation and provision of mouthguards for orthodontic patients attending hospital departments in the UK. DESIGN: Prospective, online questionnaire. SETTING: Hospital orthodontic departments in the UK. PARTICIPANTS: In total, 196 out of 254 consultant orthodontists completed a questionnaire (response rate 77%). METHOD: Consultants were asked to complete an online questionnaire regarding the recommendation and provision of mouthguards in their units. RESULTS: The majority of consultants (73%) routinely advise the use of a mouthguard to patients wearing fixed appliances whilst playing contact sports. Adaptable mouthguards are most frequently recommended, followed by custom-made and stock mouthguards. One hundred and eight consultants (55%) stated that they were able to provide custom-made mouthguards in their units. Thirty-four consultants charged for the service, at an average price of £37. The majority of consultants (63%) did not provide adaptable or stock mouthguards. In departments where adaptable or stock mouthguards were sold, the average price was £13. Thirty-eight consultants (20%) did not routinely give advice regarding the lifespan, or the possible need to replace the mouthguard. CONCLUSIONS: The recommendation and provision of mouthguards varies amongst consultants. The majority of consultant orthodontists provide custom-made mouthguards.
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