Shock Absorption Capacities of Mouthguards in Different Types and Thicknesses
Summary. This paper is not about rural innovation. It examines shock absorption performance of different sports mouthguard designs using laboratory testing. The study found that custom-fitted mouthguards with specific layering configurations absorbed about 33% of impact force, while boil-and-bite designs and silicone-layered mouthguards performed significantly worse. Mouthguard thickness and material composition affected protective capacity.
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Bemelmanns, P.. (2001). Shock Absorption Capacities of Mouthguards in Different Types and Thicknesses. International Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-11342
Bemelmanns, P.. “Shock Absorption Capacities of Mouthguards in Different Types and Thicknesses.” International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2001. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-11342.
Bemelmanns, P.. 2001. “Shock Absorption Capacities of Mouthguards in Different Types and Thicknesses.” International Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-11342.
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title = {Shock Absorption Capacities of Mouthguards in Different Types and Thicknesses},
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journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
year = {2001},
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- 2026-04-28