Cold formable mouthguards

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1996-11-18

1998-05-05

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

128861, 128862, A61C 514

Patent

active

057462216

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to cold formable mouthguards that provide protection to the teeth, gums, jaw, and joints of the facial region and absorb and dissipate energy that would otherwise be transferred to the jaw, joints and brain, thus minimizing further injuries. A novel feature of the present invention is that the mouthguard can be shaped to retain the contours of the teeth and mouth by simply placing the mouthguard into the mouth and biting down, without the need for first boiling to soften or other complicated shaping step as is required in the prior art.

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