Cost-effective dental protection during rigid endoscopy

Laryngoscope. 2011 Dec;121(12):2590-1. doi: 10.1002/lary.22339.

Abstract

We describe a simple method to create a reusable and customizable dental guard using readily available materials. Our method does not require an extra patient visit and does not add operative time. Furthermore, our guard is rigid, which allows force to be distributed over adjacent teeth, unlike soft mouth guards.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopes / adverse effects*
  • Laryngoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Laryngoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Mouth Protectors / economics*
  • Mouth Protectors / statistics & numerical data
  • Plastics / economics
  • Tooth Injuries / etiology
  • Tooth Injuries / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Plastics