Abstract

SPORTS DENTISTRY

Dr. Alankrita Chaudhary, *Dr. Swati Sharma, Dr. Kuldeep Dhanker and Dr. Taruna Juneja

Abstract

Sports injury is nothing but an intentional or unintentional damage to the body. The impact of violence and accidents during sports has made dental trauma as a major public health problem and also a major linking channel between sports and dentistry. Oral health can hinder the performance of an individual and in some it can also lead to low self esteem. Most of the dental trauma can be prevented if associated risk factors are taken care of. Essential screening of oral cavity prior helps in prevention of dental injuries and preventive devices like mouthguards etc. can be really beneficial.

Keywords: Sports, Dentistry.