Optimal heating condition of mouthguard sheet in vacuum–pressure formation: part 3 styrene‐based thermoplastic elastomer

ConclusionThis study demonstrated that for sufficient softening, it was necessary to heat the sheet to obtain a sag of 10 mm or more, and that the mouthguard thickness decreased as the sag increased.

Source: Dental Traumatology - March 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mutsumi Takahashi, Yoshihide Satoh, Shin‐ichi Iwasaki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research