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ASTM F697-16

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Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors

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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.


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.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F697
Publication Date March 15, 2016
Language en - English
Page Count 2
Revision Level 16
Supercedes
Committee F08.53
Publish Date Document Id Type View
March 15, 2016 F0697-16 Revision
Nov. 1, 2006 F0697-00R06 Revision
June 10, 2000 F0697-00 Revision