Article title: Comparing comfort and wearability between TypeIII single-layered and double-layered EVA mouthgaurds
Author: Kenyon, Brian et al
Journal: General Dentistry
Volume: July-August
Year: 2005
Pages: 261 – 264
Findings:
Twenty two dental students from University of Pacific, School of Dentistry participated in a study to determine patient preference between single layered or double layered custom mouthgaurds. The students were involved playing basketball in a recreational league a few times a week. Half of the players used the single layered mouthgaurd for the first two weeks while the other half wore the double layered mouthgaurd. Then the switched to the other mouthgaurd type for another two weeks. A survey was then compiled and given to each of the student athletes. Results were as follows:
The double – layered mouthgaurd performed as well or better in fourteen out of seventeen categories than did the single layered mouthgaurd in areas of wearability, comfort, fit and patient preference; however some patients may object due to the thickness of the mouthgaurd which tends to have a negative impact on breathing, speaking and physical appearance of the athlete.
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