Abstract Using a new polyolefin material without impressions and models, fifty-two mouthguards were fabricated at chairside by dental professional. Patient acceptance, operator assessment, mouthguard retention fabrication time assessed. The study demonstrated the practicality of custom-made over fixed orthodontic appliances recommends procedure as useful adjunct to practice.

AIM This study reports a personal contribution and the analysis of the most recent literature on prevention of dentoalveolar traumas, and the lack of knowledge and use of protective oral devices in children (7-12 years old) practicing sports. Different oral protection devices will be illustrated, and among them the types more suitable for the investigated age group. MATERIALS AND METHODS Rece...

A test system was developed establishing the feasibility of collecting biomechanical data as they relate to the use of mouthguards. Previous experimental studies have examined the physical and mechanical properties of mouthguard materials. This information has been used as a guide for establishing material standards and specifications for the fabrication of mouthguards, but it lacks the key bio...