Experienced Dental Surgeon Explains Why Mouthguards Can’t Be Neglected

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Rafael Koubik has a postgraduate degree in orthodontics and implantology

Mandatory item in fight modalities that have traumatic blows, such as boxing, kickboxing, muay thai and MMA, the mouth guard protects far beyond the teeth and gums. Its ability to absorb impacts helps to dissipate the energy caused by blows, reducing the risk of concussion.

That’s what explains the experienced dental surgeon Dr. Rafael Koubik, who has a postgraduate degree in Orthodontics from Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, in Implantology from Faculdade Sete Lagoas, did a residency at the University of Michigan, in the USA, and has several athletes as clients.

“This protection is especially important in combat sports, such as boxing and MMA, where there is a high risk of trauma to the head and face. Therefore, it is extremely important that fighters use it both in fights and in training, to ensure your safety, well-being and avoid possible injuries that could compromise your oral and general health”, warns the specialist.

Always present at congresses and seminars, Dr. Koubik says that many times he has come across cases of irreversible dental trauma caused by impacts during sports practices. This acquired experience made him specialize and become a reference in the field of implants and oral rehabilitation.

“There were cases in which the damage caused was so great, of such a degree that we were not even able to recover the tooth, we had to go for the extraction and installation of implants”, he warns.

A reference in Brazil in dental implants and contact lenses, the dental surgeon, who has more than 15 years of experience, also states that a quality protector is capable of protecting the lenses themselves, important information since many fighters currently have them. For this, he emphasizes that it is important to know how to choose a quality protector, giving preference to the personalized mouthguard over those from sporting goods stores.

“Without a doubt, the guard made in a dental office provides more protection to the athlete. This is because this type of mouthguard is made from molds or scans of the teeth, obtained through a digital or traditional printing technique. , it is possible to create a unique and exclusive piece, which fits perfectly to the anatomy of the user’s mouth”, he highlights.

“The customized mouthguard offers a series of advantages over generic models (those pre-molded, almost ready for use), such as greater comfort, better breathing and speech, and greater protection against impacts. It can also be customized with colors , prints and logos, allowing the athlete to show his identity and style during sports practice”, advises Dr. Koubik, which has several athletes among its clients.