ASTM F697-16
(Practice)Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Intra-oral mouth protectors have been found usable and effective in all physical sports activities where mouth hazard exists.
4.2 Considerable evidence indicates that the use of mouth protectors reduces forces on dentition and can potentially mitigate orofacial injuries.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouth protectors as protective equipment for sports. Mouth protectors includes what are commonly termed mouth guards.
1.2 Mouth protectors, as described herein, refer to either Type I, Type II, or Type III mouth protectors as classified in Section 3.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F697 − 16 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
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Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F697; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 Considerable evidence indicates that the use of mouth
protectors reduces forces on dentition and can potentially
1.1 This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouth
mitigate orofacial injuries.
protectors as protective equipment for sports. Mouth protectors
includes what are commonly termed mouth guards.
5. Design Considerations
1.2 Mouth protectors, as described herein, refer to either
5.1 For maximum protection, cushioning, and retention
Type I, Type II, or Type III mouth protectors as classified in
(that is, to reduce the chance of dislodgement), the protector
Section 3.
should cover all the remaining teeth of one arch, customarily
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the upper, less the third molar (except with a prognathic lower
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
jaw). The borders of the mouth protector should cover as much
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the alveolus and extend to the depth of the vestibule
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
intraorally, without interfering with the movement of the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
intra-oral tissues.
2. Terminology
5.2 The use of both a separate maxillary (upper) and
mandibular (lower) mouth protector is seldom recommended
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
due to no demonstrated benefit, reduced comfort with lack of
2.1.1 mouth protector—a resilient device or appliance
compliance from individuals. The use of a combined (dual
placed inside the mouth (or inside and outside), to reduce
arch) maxillary and mandibular mouthguard is an acceptable
mouth injuries, particularly to teeth and surrounding structures.
design.
3. Classification
5.3 Consideration needs to be given to how the mouth
3.1 Mouth protectors covered by this practice shall be of the protector occludes with the opposing teeth. The mouth protec-
following types and classes: tor needs to have contact with as many teeth in the opposing
3.1.1 Type I—Thermoplastic Type:
arch and contact evenly on as many teeth as possible.
3.1.1.1 Class 1a—Vacuum-formed.
5.4 Mouth protectors that attach to headgear via a strap
3.1.1.2 Class 1b—Vacuum-formed adjusted.
should be adjusted to fit as described above (for non-strap
3.1.1.3 Class 1c—Mouth-formed.
attached).
3.1.1.4 Class 2a—Pressure laminated.
3.1.1.5 Class 2b—Pressure laminated adjusted.
6. Special Limitations
3.1.2 Type II—Thermosetting Type:
6.1 The fitting of mouth protectors is best accomplished
3.1.2.1 Class 1—Mouth-formed.
under the supervision of trained athletic, medical, or dental
3.1.3 Type III—Stock type.
staff familiar with the specific mouth protector to be used.
4. Significance and Use
6.2 Players wearing orthodontic appliances or having mouth
4.1 Intra-oral mouth protectors have been found usable and
malformations (abnormalities) should be provided with a
effective in all physical sports activities where mouth hazard
mouth protector only under the supervision of a dentist.
exists.
6.3 Players wearing removable partial dentures should re-
move them before being provided with a mouth protector.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
6.4 Players wearing complete dentures should be fitted with
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
a mouth protector (with or without the denture in place) as
Subcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets.
Current edition approved March 15, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally decided and supervised by a dentist.
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F697 – 00 (2006)
6.5 If the changing dentition, due to the age of the player, is
which was withdrawn in January 2015 and reinstated in March 2016. DOI:
10.1520/F0697-16. judged to be a problem, the use of a thermally moldable mouth
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protector, which can be repeatedly reformed, is recommended, of coverage of dentition. Antimicrobial storage cases can be
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