Extraoral examination Lip Buccal mucosa Alveolar ridge and gingiva Tongue Floor of the mouth Hard palate Soft palate and oropharynx

Summary Proper fit of a sports mouthguard or performance enhancing mouth wear is based on craniofacial neurometabolic physiology, which is how the relationship of the jaws affects an athlete’s performance. Sports dentistry includes not only protecting patients from injury, but also helping them enhance performance. Mouthguards create a cushion on potential stabilization of the temporomandibular joint. Sports dentistry is a combination of treatment and prevention.

Summary You may have a very commonly occurring problem in one of your teeth. Teeth may crack when subjected to stress of chewing hard foods or ice or by biting on an unexpected hard object. Teeth with or without restorations may exhibit this problem, but teeth restored with typical silver alloy restorations are the most susceptible. Symptoms and signs are some or all of the following: Treatment for cracked teeth