Abstract: A mouthguard (10) of āCā shaped configuration having a forward portion (11) from which there rearwardly diverges a pair of arms (12). The mouthguard (10) in transverse cross section is of a āUā shaped configuration. In one embodiment each arm (12) is provided with a ridge (22) which acts as a shield, while the forward portion (11) is thickened so as to provide a labial shield (23).
Abstract: A method to form a mouthguard, said method including the steps of providing a mould (14) to which a mouthguard shell (16) is applied. A sheet member (21) of resilient material is applied to the shell (16) and plastically deformed by applying a pressure differential across the sheet to thereby urge the shell (16) into contact with the mould (29) to plastically deform the shell (16) to form a mouthguard.