Dentist Westborough Concussion Prevention Theory

We incorporate the latest concussion prevention theory when constructing our mouthguards. 

 

THEORIES AS TO WHY MOUTHGUARDS MAY HELP: 

1. DISSIPATION OF FORCES IN AN UPWARD BLOW TO THE CHIN

2. INCREASED SEPARATION OF THE HEAD OF THE CONDYLE IN THE                                                                                                                                        GLENOID FOSSA
3. INCREASE STABILIZATION BY ACTIVATING AND STRENGTHENING                                                                                                                                  THE NECK MUSCLES

 

Academy for Sports Dentistry Position Statement on the use of Mouthguards and other Oral Appliances for the Prevention of Concussion and Enhancement of Strength and Performance:


The Academy for Sports Dentistry has not yet (2011) identified any sound, independently peer-reviewed, published scientific research which either  supports or refutes the wearing of any type of mouthguard or oral appliance for concussion prevention, or athletic performance and strength  enhancement.  The Academy for Sports Dentistry supports continued and future scientific dialogue and research which has been substantiated by sound, peer reviewed independent scientific data published in credible journals.
 

Approved January 27, 2011

 

 

Academy for Sports Dentistry Position Statement on the use of Mouthguards and other Oral Appliances for the Prevention of Concussion and Enhancement of Strength and Performance

The Academy for Sports Dentistry supports continued validated scientific research on the issues of concussion injury reduction and performance enhancement by athletes wearing properly fitted and properly worn mouthguards.  ASD is aware of new published research suggesting that a properly fitted mouthguard with a thickness of 3.0+ mm in the posterior occlusal area might reduce the incidence of concussion injury when trauma is delivered to the athlete, but is not as yet ready to support or refute the conclusion.

 Approved by the Academy for Sports Dentistry Board of Directors July 19, 2015