Protective devices and procedures Flashcards
What type of mouth guard is ready to use, but cannot customize?
Stock
What type of mouth guard is thermoplastic material that can be customized through “boil and bite” method?
Commercial Mouth-Formed
What type of mouth guard leaves teeth impression obtained and constructed by dentist or mouth guard manufacturer?
Custom Fabricated
Why is a mouth guard worn?
To prevent :
Dental Trauma
Mandible Fractures
Temperomandibular Joint Trauma
During football helmet fitting how many fingers width should be above the eyebrow?
1 to 2
During football helmet fitting how many finger width should be between nose and facemask?
2 to 3
What type of brace prevent injuries?
Prophylactic
What type of brace is used following surgery?
Rehabilitative
What type of brace allows protection after injury?
Functional