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Materials for mouth protectors.

B M Bishop, E H Davies, J A von Fraunhofer

    The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Polyvinylacetate mixtures offer optimal mouth protection for athletes. An 18% concentration provides the best physical properties for sports gear, enhancing safety during contact activities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Sports Medicine
    • Polymer Chemistry

    Background:

    • Mouthguards are crucial for preventing dental and oral injuries in contact sports.
    • Optimizing material properties is key to enhancing mouthguard effectiveness and athlete safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the optimal polyvinylacetate concentration for superior mouthguard physical properties.
    • To evaluate the suitability of polyvinylacetate mixtures for athletic mouth protection.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated various polyvinylacetate mixture concentrations.
    • Assessed the physical properties of each mixture relevant to mouthguard performance.

    Main Results:

    • A mixture containing 18% polyvinylacetate demonstrated the most favorable physical characteristics.
    • This specific concentration exhibited optimal properties for impact absorption and durability.

    Conclusions:

    • 18% polyvinylacetate is the ideal concentration for developing effective athletic mouthguards.
    • This finding can guide the development of improved protective equipment for contact sports.

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