OPRO Bronze UFC Mouthguard, Black

Product detailed description

Twenty seconds in boiling water, not a moment more. That is the key line in the instructions for every OPRO self-fit guard, the black Bronze with the licensed UFC print included.

Under the print sits a standard Bronze: two layers of EVA, a firm outer wall, a softer inner layer, inner fins and the fitting handle that keeps the guard straight while you bite down. The manufacturer's dental warranty runs to €10,000 for twelve months here as well.

OPRO is an official UFC partner, and its guards are worn at England Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, USA Wrestling and GB Taekwondo. Bronze is the most affordable step in that line-up, and for frequent competition OPRO points to Gold with its higher warranty and fitting tray.

Key benefits

• Black with UFC print – the licensed organisation graphic across the front, understated everywhere else.
• Two layers of EVA – the harder shell keeps its shape, the softer inside adapts to your bite in boiling water.
• Guided fitting handle – it steers the guard to the centre of your upper jaw and stops it twisting as you bite.
• Inner fins – once moulded they fill the gaps between teeth and the guard sits tighter.
• No latex, no BPA – the material contains no latex, BPA, BPS, PVC or phthalates.
• Manufacturer dental warranty – up to €10,000 for twelve months, registration required outside opro.com.

How to fit it

1. Pour freshly boiled water into a ceramic bowl and submerge the guard for exactly 20 seconds. No longer than that, or the material takes damage.
2. Lift it out, dip it briefly in cold water so it does not burn, and slot it onto the fitting handle.
3. Centre it on your upper jaw, bite down hard and shape it for 30 to 60 seconds: push with your tongue, suck the air out, massage your lips and cheeks.
4. Pull the handle off and put the guard in cold water for 30 seconds.
5. Let it set, 15 minutes in the fridge or an hour at room temperature.

If the bite is not right, heat the guard again and repeat the process.

Specifications

Care and lifespan

After training, run the Bronze under cold or lukewarm water, never hot, which warps the material. Let it dry and keep it in a ventilated case away from radiators, direct sun and car dashboards. It does not belong in a dishwasher.

Training around three times a week, OPRO expects a lifespan of 6 to 12 months and advises regular athletes to replace the guard after a year. Sooner if it loses its shape or you spot cracks and holes.

Warning

Fixed braces sit outside what this model is built for; OPRO covers them with separate versions in the Gold and Instant Custom Fit ranges. Fitting involves boiling water, so take care. Never share a mouthguard and retire a damaged one. The dental warranty has to be registered when the guard is bought outside opro.com, the terms are set by OPRO.