Properties of a mouth guard:
– Fabricated on a stone model taken from an impression of the patient
– It protects both the teeth in the arch and the surrounding tissues.
– Thickness should be adequate in all areas to provide for the reduction of impact forces.
– A fit that is retentive and not dislodged on impact.
– Specific needs of the athlete should be taken into considerations.
– Made from a material that meets FDA approval.
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