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Sports Dentistry: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Josip Kranjčić ; Stomatološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska *
Petra Babić ; Stomatološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Irma Božić ; Stomatološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

Sports dentistry is a branch of dental medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of orofacial and dental injuries related to sports activities. Although sports have a positive impact on overall health, they carry a significant risk of dental and soft tissue trauma, especially in contact and extreme sports. Mouthguards represent the most important preventive measure, with custom-made mouthguards being the most effective. Despite proven effectiveness, awareness among athletes and coaches about the importance of protective equipment remains low. Modern sports dentistry extends beyond trauma management to the prevention of sport-related oral diseases such as dental erosion and caries. Education of athletes and interdisciplinary cooperation are essential for reducing the incidence and long-term consequences of sports-related injuries.

Ključne riječi

dentistry; sport; mouthguard

Hrčak ID:

343595

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/343595

Datum izdavanja:

20.1.2026.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

Posjeta: 266 *