Additive Manufacturing of Sports Mouthguards: Mechanical Performance and Impact Validation
The material manufacturing method and design significantly influence a mouthguard's effectiveness. Thermoplastic Polyurethane made with additive manufacturing, especially with reinforced designs, offers superior resilience for high-impact sports, providing a path for customizable, effective, and accessible preventive dentistry.
Authors
- Victor Paes Dias Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6469-5735)
- Artur Camposo Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5882-9781)
- Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2012-1769)
- Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1867-6722)
- Noan Tonini Simonassi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-5001)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (BR)
- Prefeitura Municipal de Campos dos Goytacazes (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dental Traumatology
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.70042
- Primary Topic
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00