Influence of Using a Puncturing Method and Cooldown Period Before Pressing the Second-Layered Sheet on the Final Thickness of Double-Layered Sports Mouthguards: An Experimental Study.

Aim: The thickness of the mouthguard is a crucial factor in its protective ability for athletes. This study aimed to investigate the final thickness of double-layered sports mouthguards, which were fabricated using different methods before pressing the second layer.

Materials And Methods: Seven upper working models (n = 7 per group) were prepared for mouthguard fabrication.