Comparison of Shock Absorption Capacities of <scp>3D</scp> ‐Printed Custom‐Made Mouthguards: A Comparative In Vitro Study
Although none of the tested mouthguards met the NF S72-427 standard, 3D-printed custom devices demonstrated promising shock absorption performance after repeated impacts. These results highlight the potential of additive manufacturing as a cost-effective alternative to conventional thermoformed mouthguards, particularly for younger athletes requiring frequent replacements.
Authors
- Laurent Tapie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6857-441X)
- Aurélie Benoit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4330-2300)
- Baptiste Sandoz
- Sylvain Persohn
- Yohan Arfi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9940-9461)
- Lise Valtaud
- Christophe Rignon‐Bret
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Paris Cité (FR)
- Sorbonne Université (FR)
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord (FR)
- Sorbonne Paris Cité (FR)
- HESAM Université (FR)
- Hôpital Charles-Foix (FR)
- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dental Traumatology
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.70052
- Primary Topic
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00