TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - The recommendation and provision of mouthguards: a survey of consultant orthodontists in the UK
JO  - Journal of orthodontics
A1  - Bussell, Mary A.
A1  - Barreto, Lorraine S.
SP  - 141
EP  - 146
VL  - 41
IS  - 2
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1465-3125
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1465313313Y.0000000082
ID  - ref1
ER  -