Question 1

What is defined as a temporary,trauma-included alteration in mental status?&#10;A)Concussion&#10;B)Migraine&#10;C)Traumatic brain injury&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

A)A concussion is actually a temporary,trauma-included alteration in mental status.Studies have shown that repeated mild brain injuries occurring over an extended period result in cumulative neurologic and cognitive deficits.

Question 2

What is the MOST common type of injury sustained during participation in sports?&#10;A)Broken limbs&#10;B)Dental injuries&#10;C)Concussions&#10;D)Sprains

Accepted Answer

B)The National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries reported that dental injuries are the most common type of injury sustained during participation in sports.

Question 3

What was the FIRST mouthguard constructed of?&#10;A)Rubber&#10;B)Acrylic&#10;C)Plastic&#10;D)Cotton

Accepted Answer

A)The first custom-fitted mouthguard,in the early 1900s,was a rubber strip that fit securely under the lip and over the outer surfaces of the teeth and gingiva.

Question 4

What is defined as injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and temporomandibular joint?&#10;A)Trauma&#10;B)Injury&#10;C)Dental emergency&#10;D)Dental trauma

Accepted Answer

D)Dental trauma is injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and the temporomandibular joint.Sporting activities have been identified as one of the major causes of craniofacial injuries.

Question 5

What is defined as a removable oral appliance that protects the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and brain during contact sports?&#10;A)Athletic mouthguard&#10;B)Occlusal night guard&#10;C)Retainer&#10;D)Oral splint

Accepted Answer

A)An athletic mouthguard is a removable oral appliance that protects the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity during contact sports;the appliance is sometimes referred to as a mouth protector

Question 6

Mouthguards work by moving soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth and into the upper jaw.This prevents laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks.&#10;A)Both statements are true.&#10;B)Both statements are false.&#10;C)First statement is true,second statement is false.&#10;D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Accepted Answer

A)Both statements are true.In addition,mouthguards act as a simple protectant to the teeth by preventing chipping,fracturing,displacement,and avulsion.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Academy of Sports Dentistry?&#10;A)Esthetic dentistry&#10;B)Prevention of sport injuries&#10;C)Restorative dentistry&#10;D)Preventive dentistry

Accepted Answer

B)The Academy of Sports Dentistry was founded in early 1983 to address the prevention of oral and facial injuries during athletic endeavors.

Question 8

Which professional sports league does NOT require the use of mouthguards?&#10;A)NBA&#10;B)MLB&#10;C)NFL&#10;D)NHL

Accepted Answer

C)The National Football League does not require the use of athletic mouthguards.

Question 9

Who were the FIRST athletes to use mouthguards?&#10;A)Football players&#10;B)Soccer players&#10;C)Boxers&#10;D)Hockey players

Accepted Answer

C)Boxers became the first athletes on record to use mouthguards.

Question 10

When are athletic mouthguards mandated?&#10;A)Youth sports&#10;B)High school sports&#10;C)College sports&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

D)The majority of contact sports for youth,high school,and college athletes mandate the use of mouthguards.

Deck 21: Athletic Mouthguards