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Forces transmitted through a laminated mouthguard material with a Sorbothane insert

Y R Bulsara1, I R Matthew

  • 1University of Sheffield, School of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, UK.

Endodontics & Dental Traumatology
|June 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Adding a Sorbothane layer to sports mouthguards significantly reduces impact force transmission. This shock-absorbing material enhances protection for teeth and jaws during sports activities.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthodontics

Background:

  • Sorbothane, a visco-elastic polyurethane, is recognized for its shock-absorbing capabilities.
  • It is frequently utilized in sports and orthopedic applications.
  • Custom-made sports mouthguards often incorporate thermoplastic ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) sheets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a Sorbothane intermediate layer on force transmission through EVA sheets used in sports mouthguards.
  • To quantify the shock-absorbing efficacy of Sorbothane within a mouthguard construction.

Main Methods:

  • Laboratory study involving thermal lamination of EVA sheets with and without Sorbothane layers (1.1 mm and 2.65 mm).
  • Testing conducted at room temperature.

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  • A piezo-electric transducer measured peak force transmitted from a free-falling steel ram impact.

    • Main Results:

    • Peak force transmitted through EVA samples with a Sorbothane layer was significantly lower compared to control samples.
    • The presence of Sorbothane demonstrably reduced the force experienced by the EVA material.

    Conclusions:

    • A Sorbothane intermediate layer effectively dissipates impact forces when integrated into laminated EVA mouthguards.
    • This finding suggests Sorbothane can enhance the protective function of sports mouthguards against dental and jaw injuries.