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A modified maxillary mouthguard.

N P Chandler, N H Wilson, B S Daber

British Journal of Sports Medicine

|June 1, 1987

Summary

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Custom maxillary mouthguards offer valuable dental protection for contact sports. A modified design provides enhanced comfort and affordability, potentially matching bimaxillary mouthguard protection.

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Area of Science:

Sports Dentistry
Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

Custom-made maxillary mouthguards protect teeth and jaws in contact sports.
Bimaxillary mouthguards offer enhanced protection but at a higher cost.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a modified maxillary mouthguard design.
To evaluate its comfort, cost-effectiveness, and protective potential compared to existing options.

Main Methods:

Modification of current maxillary mouthguard design.
Evaluation of comfort and cost of the new design.
Comparison of protective capabilities with bimaxillary types.

Main Results:

The modified design is comfortable to wear.
The appliance is inexpensive to fabricate.

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It may offer protection comparable to bimaxillary mouthguards.

Conclusions:

A modified maxillary mouthguard presents a comfortable and cost-effective alternative.
This design may provide protection similar to more complex appliances for athletes.