We use pressure-forming equipment to form our mouth guards rather than vacuum forming, as it produces an even pressure and a highly accurate fit..
There are various construction methods of custom made sports guards, namely single or multi-layer constructions. The choice of construction method is usually dependent upon the intended use of the mouth guard to be manufactured although the construction method may need to be modified according to the user's dentition. Genesis dental laboratory uses two categories that relate to the intended use.
| Light to medium |
Intended use |
| Nominal 2-4mm thick |
Children with deciduous/erupting teeth and other users who are unlikely to come into contact with a hard surface or ball |
| Medium to heavy |
Intended use |
| Nominal 4-6mm thick |
Users who are likely to come into contact with a hard surface or ball and users who may encounter another player with a bat or stick or hard ball going at speed |