The effect of antagonist tooth contact on the biomechanical response of custom ‐fitted mouthguards

ConclusionsMouthguards are efficient at decreasing the stress and strain values on the tooth in front of an impact reaching more than 90% of shock absorption. A mouthguard with balanced occlusion and maximum number of contacts with mandibular anterior teeth should be considered because it reduces mouthguard displacement.

Source: Dental Traumatology - May 18, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Crisnicaw Ver íssimo, Aline Aredes Bicalho, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares, Daranee Tantbirojn, Antheunis Versluis, Carlos J. Soares Tags: Original Article Source Type: research