Table 1

Test results

Manufacturing laboratoryTypeVolume (mm3)No of teeth brokenGuard detached (yes/no)Jawbone OK or brokenTermination pointSurface finishEdge finishRetention/fitAdditional comments
DEVA, 1 layer, 4 mm11.95YOKDistal surface of 1st molarSatisfactoryPoorSatisfactoryProbably uncomfortable because of poor peripheral finish
5YOK
L2ERKOFLEX, 3 layers, 1 mm + 4 mm + 1 mm19.40NOKPartial envelope to occlusal surface of 2nd molar onlyGoodExcellentGoodRebate for labial frenum exaggerated
0NOK
P2Drufosoft, 1 layer, 3 mm9.12NOKDistal surface of 1st molarExcellentExcellentExcellentNone
1NOK