Endodontic outcomes associated with repetitive impact in boxing
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Endodontic outcomes associated with repetitive impacts to the dento-facial region during boxing activities
IRAS ID
272721
Contact name
Yuan-Ling Ng
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University College London
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Z6364106/2020/02/02, UCL Data Protection Registration
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Physical injury to teeth is a common occurrence following an accidental fall or intentional blow to the face.
Immediate consequences of such injury include loosening, displacement, fracture or loss of teeth. If the tooth is retained, further long-term concequences include tooth nerve damage or abnormal absorption (resorption) of the tooth by the surrounding tissues. The patient may also suffer from aesthetic complications (deranged tooth arrangement, gaps or discolouration) and altered function (changed bite). Management guidelines advocate periodic clinical and x-ray examination in the first 1-5 years following the traumatic incident to reveal subtle hidden changes in the teeth and supporting tissues.
Repetitive injury to teeth defined by frequent impact to the teeth and surrounding structures as part of contact sports, high-velocity sports or due to domestic abuse. The injuries may be of lower intensity than those described above, and thus may not warrant emergency attendance. They may nevertheless lead to long-term subclinical pathoses up to 10 years later.
This study will use a questionnaire and a routine clinical examination to assess boxers subject to repetitive trauma for any subclinical dento-alveolar sequelae. The clinical examination will include a routine dental assessment and a routine radiographic examination.
REC name
North West - Haydock Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/NW/0232
Date of REC Opinion
12 May 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion