ASTM F697-00(2006)

Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors (Withdrawn 2015)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Intra-oral mouth protectors have been found usable and effective in all physical sports activities where mouth hazard exists.
Considerable evidence indicates that the use of mouth protectors reduces forces which cause concussions, neck injuries, and jaw fractures.2
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouth protectors as protective equipment for sports.
1.2 Mouth protectors, as described herein, refer to either Type I, Type II, or Type III mouth protectors as classified in Section 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouth protectors as protective equipment for sports.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this practice was withdrawn in January 2015 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2006
• Withdrawal Date: 12-Jan-2015
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.53 - Headgear and Helmets

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F697-00 - Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM F697-16 - Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F697 − 00(Reapproved 2006) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF697;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
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 which cause concussions, neck
1.1 This practice covers the care and use of intraoral mouth
injuries, and jaw fractures.
protectors as protective equipment for sports.
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). Research shows that a properly fitted and shaped mouth
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
protector essentially eliminates breathing interferences.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.2 The imprint of the opposing arch is seldom
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
recommended, since it is difficult to attain its proper position,
does not add significantly to protection, and can be uncomfort-
2. Terminology
able.
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.3 The strap-attached type of mouth protector is recom-
2.1.1 mouth protector—a resilient device or appliance
mended in situations when fit and retention are not critical.
placed inside the mouth (or inside and outside), to reduce
mouth injuries, particularly to teeth and surrounding structures. 6. Special Limitations
6.1 The fitting of mouth protectors is best accomplished
3. Classification
under the supervision or direction of a dentist.
3.1 Mouth protectors covered by this practice shall be of the 6.2 Players wearing orthodontic appliances or having mouth
malformations (abnormalities) should be provided with a
following types and classes:
mouth protector only under the supervision of a dentist.
3.1.1 Type I—Thermoplastic Type:
6.3 Players wearing removable partial dentures should re-
3.1.1.1 Class 1—Vacuum-formed.
move them before being provided with a mouth protector.
3.1.1.2 Class 2—Mouth-formed.
6.4 Players wearing complete dentures should be fitted with
3.1.2 Type II—Thermosetting Type:
a mouth protector (with or without the denture in place) as
3.1.2.1 Class 1—Mouth-formed.
decided and supervised by a dentist.
3.1.3 Type III—Stock type.
6.5 If the changing dentition, due to the age of the player, is
judged to be a problem, the use of a the
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