Open AccessBiomechanical Analysis of a Custom-Made Mouthguard Reinforced With Different Elastic Modulus Laminates During a Simulated Maxillofacial Trauma
Author(s) -
João Paulo Mendes Tribst,
Pietro Ausiello,
Arianna De Benedictis,
Marco Antônio Bottino
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstruction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-3883
pISSN - 1943-3875
DOI - 10.1177/1943387520980237
Subject(s) - mouthguard , materials science , periodontal fiber , composite material , elastic modulus , maxillary central incisor , modulus , abutment , dentistry , displacement (psychology) , orthodontics , medicine , structural engineering , engineering , psychotherapist , psychology
There is a lack of data regarding the influence of different laminates for mouthguard reinforcement in the mechanical response during an impact in the orofacial region. The aim of this study was to verify the influence of the laminate framework on the stresses and strains of the anterior teeth and displacement of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) custom-made mouthguards during a simulated impact. The null hypotheses was that the different laminates reinforcement would present the similar effect in maxillary structures, regardless the elastic modulus.