High impact information on Mouth Protectors

• Subjects in the control group subsequently crossed over and also wore the chlorhexidine-containing mouth guards [1].
• Educating bulimic patients about fluoride application, the use of brushing techniques, antacids, cheese, xylitol chewing gum and the possible use of mouth guards may minimise the effect of acids [2].
• It is therefore essential that the thickness in the occlusal portion of the mouth guard remain optimal after fabrication [3].
• The patient applies a viscous 10% carbamide peroxide gel in a plastic mouth-guard designed to confine the gel only to the discolored tooth [4].
• If the patient already has a vehicle for applying fluoride, such as a positioner or mouth guard, it is a simple matter to prescribe or dispense fluoride gel to be used when these appliances are being worn [5].

Associations of Mouth Protectors with chemical compounds

• Effect of repeated treatment with sustained-release chlorhexidine mouth guards on salivary levels of mutans streptococci [1].
• The most frequently used treatment methods were pain medication, mouth guard (appliances), and occlusal adjustment [6].

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