Custom Sport Mouth Guard

Service Description

🦷 Custom Sport Mouth Guard Procedure in Dental Practice 1. Initial Consultation Objective: Assess the patient’s needs. Actions: Ask about the type of sport and level of contact. Review dental and medical history. Explain the benefits of a custom mouth guard vs store-bought. 2. Oral Examination Objective: Ensure the patient is dentally fit for a mouth guard. Actions: Examine teeth, gums, and oral tissues. Check for orthodontic appliances or prosthetics. Address any dental issues (e.g., decay or gum disease) before impression taking. 3. Impression Taking Objective: Capture an accurate mold of the patient’s upper (and sometimes lower) teeth. Methods: Traditional: Alginate impression material and trays. Digital: Intraoral scanner (e.g., 3Shape TRIOS, iTero). 4. Bite Registration (if needed) For high-performance guards or if the patient has bite alignment issues. 5. Lab Fabrication Objective: Create the custom mouth guard. Steps: Send impression or digital scan to dental lab. Lab creates the mouth guard using thermoplastic or EVA materials. Option for single- or double-layer protection, colors, logos, or names. 6. Try-In and Adjustment Objective: Ensure proper fit, comfort, and retention. Actions: Try the guard in the patient’s mouth. Check bite and speech. Make minor adjustments (e.g., trim edges, soften pressure spots). 7. Delivery and Care Instructions Instructions for the patient: Clean before and after use with toothbrush or mild soap. Store in a ventilated container. Avoid heat exposure (can warp the guard). Return for periodic checks if the patient is growing or has orthodontic treatment. 8. Follow-Up (Optional but Recommended) Especially for children, teens, or those in braces. Check fit every 6–12 months.