Method of in-situ custom fitting a protective mouthguard

Details Method of in-situ custom fitting a protective mouthguard Method of in-situ custom fitting a protective mouthguard

1987-02-26

1989-07-18

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

128861, 128862, A61F 556

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048483656

ABSTRACT:
An improved protective mouthguard blank is adapted for in situ custom-fitting by an athlete/patient. A method for in situ custom-fitting is disclosed. The resulting in situ custom-fitted mouthpiece provides superior retention and protective characteristics. The protective mouthguard blank has a generally V-shaped channel corresponding to a normal dental arch and is formed from thermoplastic substances which have a softening, moldable temperature in the range of 120-160 degrees F. The protective mouthguard blank has outer side walls which are longer than the labial vestibule and the buccal vestivules of the athlete/patient. The resulting in situ custom-formed protective mouthguard consequently has an outer side wall which substantially entirely fills the athlete/patient's buccal vestibules and labial vestibule.

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