Minimise unnecessary model height, position the model to reduce excessive material stretching and use a starting material designed to provide adequate final thickness. The anterior teeth are particularly prone to…
FAQ Category: Sports Mouthguards
Why does mouthguard material thin over the front teeth?
The anterior teeth are usually prominent and high relative to the model base, so the heated material must stretch farther to cover them. As the same material spreads over a…
How much protection does a custom mouthguard provide?
Protection depends on the material, final thickness, coverage, fit and overall design. A professionally fabricated custom mouthguard is designed to keep adequate protective material around the teeth while remaining retentive…
What is the difference between a custom mouthguard and a boil-and-bite mouthguard?
A custom mouthguard is fabricated over an accurate model of the individual’s teeth, allowing the technician or clinician to control fit, coverage, material distribution and occlusion. A boil-and-bite mouthguard is…
What is the best material for a custom sports mouthguard?
Flexible, impact-absorbing materials such as EVA are widely used for custom sports mouthguards. Multilayer materials can combine cushioning with reinforcement while maintaining a custom fit. Erkodent’s Playsafe triple and Playsafe…
What thickness should a sports mouthguard be?
A sports mouthguard requires enough final material thickness to provide protection without becoming excessively bulky. Because thermoforming thins the sheet, the starting material is substantially thicker than that used for…
Is EVA the best material for sports mouthguards?
EVA is widely used because it is flexible, resilient, comfortable and capable of absorbing impact energy. It is therefore a very suitable mouthguard material, although the final protection also depends…
What is a laminated mouthguard?
A laminated mouthguard is made from more than one bonded layer of material. The layers may have different hardnesses or functions, allowing cushioning, reinforcement and protective thickness to be combined…
Is a multilayer mouthguard better than a single-layer mouthguard?
A well-designed multilayer mouthguard can provide advantages by combining soft cushioning layers with a more supportive or reinforcing layer. This allows the appliance to maintain protection while controlling bulk and…
How do you make a custom sports mouthguard?
Begin with an accurate dental model. Select the appropriate mouthguard material, heat and thermoform it over the model, and incorporate the opposing bite where the chosen workflow allows. After cooling,…