In Search of Necessary Mouthguard Thickness. Part 1: From the Viewpoint of Shock Absorption Ability

Abstract

Within the limitations of this study, from the viewpoint of energy absorption ability, the minimum thickness required for a mouthguard is 4 mm, which is generally too large from the viewpoint of player comfort. This finding indicates the necessity of improving the impact absorption ability of mouthguards by considering new designs and developing new materials.