FPRP1: Hands-on Fabrication of Pressure Thermoforming Appliances
The use of properly fabricated custom made mouth guards has been shown to significantly reduce both the incidence and severity of orofacial injury in contact sports.
In this hands-on workshop participants experience the difference between vacuum made and pressure made athletic mouth guards. The technique for pressure thermoforming, which provides the best combination of comfort and protection, will be presented and participants will have the opportunity to fabricate and finish a pressure laminated mouth guard. Other uses of the demonstrated pressure technique are implant splints, bruxism splints, model duplication, orthodontic retainers, crown and bridge stents for provisional, bleaching trays and other appliances.
Subject Code: 130-Electives
Credit: 3
Session Type: Participation (Limited seating available)
Fee: $325
Audience: D, O, H, A, T, S, R
Objectives:
Have an understanding of the difference between vacuum and pressure fabrication of athletic mouth guards and other thermoforming appliances such as splints, stents, and retainers.
See what is available in vacuum machines as compared to pressure machines; their costs and their differences in performance.
Have hands-on experience with pressure thermoforming machines so an educated decision can be made on possible future purchases.
Describe indications, techniques, and designs of pressure laminated mouth guards and other appliances.
