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ASTM F697-16

Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors

Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors F0697-16 ASTM|F0697-16|en-US Standard Practice for Care and Use of Athletic Mouth Protectors Standard new BOS Vol. 15.07 Committee F08
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Significance and 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.

Scope

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.

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Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
Developed by Subcommittee: F08.53
Pages: 2
DOI: 10.1520/F0697-16
ICS Code: 13.340.20