ASTM F697-00
(Practice)Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouthguards as protective equipment for sports.
1.2 Mouthguards, as described herein, refer to either Type I, Type II, or Type III mouthguards as classified in Section 2.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F697–00
Standard Practice for
Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 697; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5. Design Considerations
1.1 This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouth 5.1 For maximum protection, cushioning, and retention
protectors as protective equipment for sports. (that is, to reduce the chance of dislodgement), the protector
1.2 Mouth protectors, as described herein, refer to either should cover all the remaining teeth of one arch, customarily
Type I, Type II, or Type III mouth protectors as classified in the upper, less the third molar (except with a prognathic lower
Section 3. jaw). Research shows that a properly fitted and shaped mouth
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the protector essentially eliminates breathing interferences.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.2 The imprint of the opposing arch is seldom recom-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- mended, since it is difficult to attain its proper position, does
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- not add significantly to protection, and can be uncomfortable.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.3 The strap-attached type of mouth protector is recom-
mended in situations when fit and retention are not critical.
2. Terminology
6. Special Limitations
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1.1 mouth protector—a resilient device or appliance 6.1 The fitting of mouth protectors is best accomplished
placed inside the mouth (or inside and outside), to reduce under the supervision or direction of a dentist.
mouth injuries, particularly to teeth and surrounding structures. 6.2 Players wearing orthodontic appliances or having mouth
malformations (abnormalities) should be provided with a
3. Classification
mouth protector only under the supervision of a dentist.
3.1 Mouth protectors covered by this practice shall be of the
6.3 Players wearing removable partial dentures should re-
following types and classes: move them before being provided with a mouth protector.
3.1.1 Type I—Thermoplastic Type: 6.4 Players wearing complete dentures should be fitted with
3.1.1.1 Class 1—Vacuum-formed.
a mouth protector (with or without the denture in place) as
3.1.1.2 Class 2—Mouth-formed. decided and supervised by a dentist.
3.1.2 Type II—Thermosetting Type:
6.5 If the changing dentition, due to the age of the player, is
3.1.2.1 Class 1—Mouth-formed. judged to be a problem, the use of a thermally moldable mouth
3.1.3 Type III—Stock type.
protector, which can be repeatedly refor
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