Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers of Oral Appliances & Accessories
| Item Name | Manufacturer | Package Quantity | Material | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Saw | Keystone Industries | 1/Pkg | N/A | N/A |
| TAP® AM Aligner | N/A | 10/Pkg | Thermoplastic | N/A |
| Insta-Fit™ Braces Mouthguard | Shock Doctor Inc | 1/Pkg | Medical grade silicone | N/A |
| Pro Mouthguards | Shock Doctor Inc | 1/Pkg | Multi-layer construction with internal shock-absorbing frame | Adult (11 and Over) or Youth (10 and Under) |
| myTAP Precision-Fit Oral Appliance | N/A | N/A | Plastic | N/A |
| TAP® Gauge Complete Kit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Insta-Fit™ Double Braces Mouthguard | Shock Doctor Inc | 1/Pkg | Medical grade silicone | N/A |
| Proform PF2™ Mouthguard | Keystone Industries | N/A | Dual-laminated guard | Fits any mouth size |
| Mouthguard Straps | Keystone Industries | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ultra STC Gel-Fit Mouthguard | Shock Doctor Inc | N/A | Gel-fit liner | Adult (12 and Over) or Youth (11 and Under) |
Table 2: Comparison of Features of Oral Appliances & Accessories
| Item Name | Purpose | Special Features | Boiling Required | Works with Braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Saw | Cutting wheel for hard sheet resins and dual laminates | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TAP® AM Aligner | Restores jaw alignment after using TAP overnight | Can be molded onto upper teeth, worn in the morning | Yes | N/A |
| Insta-Fit™ Braces Mouthguard | Conforms to upper brace brackets for comfort and prevents lacerations | Orth-channel fit around brace brackets, adapts to changes in tooth position | No | Yes |
| Pro Mouthguards | Offers protection and fit that outperforms conventional mouthguards | Shock-absorbing frame and jaw pads, shock-absorbing bumper | N/A | Yes |
| myTAP Precision-Fit Oral Appliance | Snoring and sleep apnea appliance | Precison-fit, immediate, patient-friendly, simple and affordable | Yes | N/A |
| TAP® Gauge Complete Kit | Assists in taking accurate bite registration | Ensures proper hardware placement and vertical setting, records patient’s range of motion | N/A | N/A |
| Insta-Fit™ Double Braces Mouthguard | Fits around both upper and lower teeth brace brackets | Ortho-channel fit around brace brackets, adapts to changes in tooth position | No | Yes |
| Proform PF2™ Mouthguard | Designed for use with any sport, especially contact sports | Boiled to fit in under 1 minute, allows for better communication and oxygen intake | Yes | N/A |
| Mouthguard Straps | Attaches to Pro-form mouthguards | Safety release feature, breaks away under less than 12 lb of pressure | N/A | N/A |
| Ultra STC Gel-Fit Mouthguard | Custom molds to teeth for a tight, comfortable fit | Super tight compression (STC), shock transfer core, air cushion shock pads, convertible tether | N/A | Not for use with braces |
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1. Wheel Saw – Keystone Industries
This Wheel Saw is a high quality cutting wheel used for hard sheet resins and dual laminates. The cutting surface is on the edge that contacts the plastic. Fits most slow speed handpieces.
Manufacturer Name: NATIONAL KEYSTONE PROD CO
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Cutting Tool
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2. TAP® AM Aligner
The purpose of the AM Aligner is to restore jaw alignment after using the TAP overnight. The AM Aligner offsets the forces that are inherit in repositioning the mandible forward and possibly creating inter-proximal spaces in the anterior teeth.
- Made of thermoplastic material
- When heated, can be molded onto the upper teeth prior to a TAP being worn
- Worn in the morning after wearing the TAP
3. Insta-Fit™ Braces Mouthguard – Shock Doctor Inc
Insta-Fit™ Braces Mouthguard specifically designed to conform to upper brace brackets for instant comfort and prevents lacerations. The special orth-channel fit fits around brace brackets and adapts to changes in tooth position as braces are adjusted.
- No boiling required
- Made of 100% medical grade silicone
- Strapless
4. Pro Mouthguards by Shock Doctor Inc
- Multi-layer construction with an internal shock-absorbing frame offers protection and fit that outperforms conventional mouthguards
- Shock absorbing jaw pads help protect against concussions and create a channel for improved breathing
- Shock absorbing bumper deflects impact away from front teeth
- Works with braces
- Latex free
- Adult (Age 11 and Over) or Youth (Age 10 and Under) sizes
5. myTAP Precision-Fit Oral Appliance
myTAP is a precison-fit, immediate, patient friendly, simple and affordable snoring and sleep apnea appliance. It uses the same technology of the most validated custom appliance, the TAP.
- Can be fitted in 15 minutes
- Remoldable trays
- Small, low-profile, streamlined trays for patient comfort
- Fully adjustable
- All plastic design
6. TAP® Gauge Complete Kit
TAP® Gauge is a universal tool that assists in taking an accurate bite registration for TAP® and all other mandibular advancement appliances. It also records the patient’s range of motion for clinical titration and sleep lab purposes.
- Ensures proper hardware placement and vertical setting during fabrication of TAP® 3 appliances
- Can be used for orthodontic appliances
- Intuitive instructions for use
7. Insta-Fit™ Double Braces Mouthguard – Shock Doctor Inc
Insta-Fit™ is a special ortho-channel that fits around both upper and lower teeth brace brackets and adapts to changes in tooth position as braces are adjusted, providing instant fit and protection from lacerations.
- Breathing channels through the center of the mouthguard allow for freer flow or air and easier breathing
- 100% medical-grade silicone`
8. Proform PF2™ Mouthguard – Keystone Industries
The Proform PF2™ Mouthguard is designed for use with any sport, especially contact sports.
- Boiled to fit your mouth in under 1 minute and offer protection like a professionally fit, custom mouthguard
- Allows for better communication and oxygen intake, crucial to athletes of all sports
- Dual-laminated guard protects teeth to the maximum
- Fits to any mouth size
- Available individually in black or white
9. Mouthguard Straps – Keystone Industries
Mouthguard Straps are easy-to-attach helmet straps that attach to Pro-form mouthguards.
- Safety release feature
- Breaks away under less than 12 lb of pressure
10. Ultra STC Gel-Fit Mouthguard – Shock Doctor Inc
Ultra STC Gel-Fit Mouthguard has a gel-fit liner that custom molds to teeth for a tight, comfortable fit.
- Super tight compression (STC)
- Shock transfer core new lightweight profile fits closer and directs impact away from vulnerable front teeth to stronger triple-rooted molars to stabilize and shield teeth
- Air cushion shock pads: spring-effect jaw pads for more comfortable jaw compression rate and improved fit
- Convertible tether: quick-release tether allows mouthguard to be used strapped or strapless in an improved, better fitting compact size for easier breathing and speaking
- Latex free
- Not for use with braces
- Contains important fitting instructions
- Adult (age 12 and over) or Youth (age 11 and under) sizes
