Dental trauma in showjumping – A trinational study between Switzerland, France and Germany.
Abstract: Showjumping is one of the sporting activities with a high injury risk. Unpredictable behaviour of the horse, considerable speed and the height of the rider in the saddle make this sport to one of the most dangerous, with the highest risk of injury and the highest mortality rate per competitor. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of dental trauma, the wearing of protective gear such as helmet, back protector and mouthguard as well as the knowledge of primary care after dental trauma. Methods: Within the framework of this study, 608 female and male showjumpers from Switzerland, France and Germany were questioned in a personal interview consisting of 14 questions about general injuries, dental injuries and the usage of protective gear. The competitors were subdivided into different categories according to amateur or professional level, gender and age. Results: Of the 608 competitors, 189 (31.1%) had witnessed an accident involving tooth injury and 91 (15.0%) had suffered one themselves. The prevalence of dental trauma rose with increasing age and more riding experience. A total of 436 (71.1%) of the competitors were familiar with mouthguards, of which only three owned one. The main reasons for not wearing a mouthguard were both doubtful necessity (22.5%) and a generally low acceptance among the riders (26.3%). Less than half of the competitors (44.4%) knew that an avulsed tooth can be replanted and only 4.1% had knowledge about the existence of a tooth rescue box. Conclusions: The results of this study show that in equestrian sports still little is known about dental trauma and protective measures.
© 2015 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication Date: 2015-11-05 PubMed ID: 26542314DOI: 10.1111/edt.12242Google Scholar: Lookup
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The article researches the frequency of dental trauma in horse showjumping, the use and knowledge of protective gear, and primary care knowledge after dental trauma. It shows that awareness and preventive measures on dental trauma are poorly understood and used within the showjumping sport.
Research Methodology
- The research involved interviewing 608 showjumpers from three countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany. The interview covered various areas like general injuries, dental injuries, and usage of protective gear.
- The participants were then categorized based on their level of professionalism, gender, and age.
Findings
- A significant number of respondents, representing 31.1%, had witnessed an accident involving tooth injury, while 15% had suffered personal dental trauma.
- The report showed that the risk of dental trauma increased with age and riding experience.
- Despite 71.1% of participants stating that they were familiar with mouthguards, an essential protective gear, just three owned one.
- The major reasons for not using a mouthguard include doubts about its necessity (22.5%) and its low popularity among riders (26.3%).
- Just under half of the competitors (44.4%) knew that a knocked-out tooth could be replanted, and only 4.1% knew about the presence of a tooth rescue box, indicating a significant lack of primary care knowledge after dental trauma.
Conclusions
- Results from the study reveal a lack of awareness and implementation of protective measures against dental trauma in showjumping sports.
- The article’s conclusion suggests an urgent need for more education and training about dental protective measures and post-injury care in the equestrian world.
Cite This Article
APA
Gass M, Kühl S, Connert T, Filippi A.
(2015).
Dental trauma in showjumping – A trinational study between Switzerland, France and Germany.
Dent Traumatol, 32(3), 174-179.
https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12242 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral Radiology and Oral Medicine, Center of Dental Traumatology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral Radiology and Oral Medicine, Center of Dental Traumatology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Periodontology, Endodontology and Cariology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral Radiology and Oral Medicine, Center of Dental Traumatology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Athletic Injuries
- Female
- France
- Germany
- Horses
- Humans
- Male
- Mouth Protectors
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Switzerland
- Tooth Injuries
Citations
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