Patent ID: 9345556
Filing Date: 2016-05-24
CPC Classification: A61F,B29C,B29K,B29L

Claim Text:
1. A method of forming a user conformable dental guard, comprising the steps of: a) obtaining a storage case with a handle, wherein the storage case is made from a thermoplastic material that does not change shape when subjected to microwave energy during the method of forming; b) inserting a dental guard and an impression tray in which the dental guard is positioned into the storage case, wherein the dental guard softens when subject to microwave energy and has an upper surface and a lower surface; c) filling the storage case with water; d) placing the storage case, with the water, the dental guard and the impression tray therein, into a microwave oven; e) subjecting the storage case, the water, the dental guard and the impression tray to microwave energy for a period of time sufficient to soften the dental guard; f) grasping the handle and removing the storage case from the microwave oven; g) flushing the storage case with water to slightly cool the dental guard; h) removing the dental guard and impression tray from the storage case and inserting the dental guard and impression tray into a user's mouth; and i) molding the dental guard by application of force by a user's teeth to the upper surface of the dental guard and a lower surface of the impression tray.