顔面骨の骨折に関する生体力学的研究, 第3報マウスガードの実用化研究 (アンケート調査を中心として)

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Previously we reported the essential characters which are requested for the proper mouthguard materials and shapes. In this report we show the results of our field studies on the mouthguard made from the proper materials. Thirty-four rugby football players were chosen for this study. Individual mouthguards were made by taking personal impressions. The players were interviewed before and after using the mouthguards comparing the old one. 59% of the players have never worn any mouthguard because of ill fit and trouble in speaking and/or had not any chance to get them. The mouthguards made by our instruction were tested on the following points: Fitting, ability to speak, taste and thickness. We have checked the above points at periods of 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. These mouthguards were accepted by almost 90% of the players in every point but a few complainedof the thickness. They needed more thickness than we planned at the labial side of the anterior teeth but this minor trouble was corrected according to each person in later technical processes.
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