OPRO Gold Mouthguard, Black

Product detailed description

The black OPRO Gold carries no print and no coloured trim, just a dark surface that still looks the part after twenty rounds of sparring. Inside sits the same engineering as in the louder variants of the Gold range, two layers and a gel inner face with impression fins.

The build is dual-layer. The firmer outer layer absorbs impact and holds the shape, while the inside carries ComfortElite gel with impression fins that press into the gaps between your teeth as you bite down. Moulding happens inside the patented Compression Cage, which spreads the pressure evenly across the whole arch instead of loading the front teeth alone.

Why the Gold level and not the cheaper Silver? The gel inside is different, impression fins follow the dentition more closely than classic fitting fins, and OPRO states a dental warranty of up to €15,000 on Gold against €12,500 on Silver. The recommended use differs as well: Gold is aimed at frequent competition and high-impact sport, Silver at regular training and matches once a week.

Key benefits

• All-black finish – no print and no coloured trim, and marks from use barely show on the dark material.
• Dual-layer build – a firm outer layer and a soft gel inner layer.
• ComfortElite Gel – the inner layer with impression fins, which fill the gaps between your teeth once moulded.
• Compression Cage – the patented fitting tray spreads bite pressure across the whole dental arch.
• Biomaster – an antimicrobial additive in the material, with the manufacturer stating up to 99.99% less bacterial growth.
• Dental warranty up to €15,000 – stated by the manufacturer for the Gold level and valid once the guard is registered.

How to fit it

1. Get a ceramic bowl of freshly boiled water ready, so around 100 °C.
2. Hold the guard in it for exactly 20 seconds, not a moment longer. The OPRO self-fit ranges need twenty seconds; thirty belongs to the Instant Custom Fit.
3. Lift it out with a spoon, tip it over so the hot water runs off, then give it ten firm shakes.
4. Seat it in the Compression Cage fitting tray, centre the tray on your upper teeth and bite down hard. Stay there for 30 to 60 seconds and press on your lips and cheeks as you go, so the material closes onto teeth and gums.
5. Open the bite, remove the tray and drop the guard into cold water for half a minute.

The material can be remoulded. If the result does not sit right, run through the whole procedure again.

Specifications

Care and lifespan

Rinse the guard in cold water after training, let it dry and only then close it in its case. Hot water, the dishwasher and direct sun all deform the material, and so does leaving it in a hot car. For a deeper clean, use the tablets made for mouthguards and removable dental appliances. Replace it once it cracks, stops holding its grip or has been bitten through, and with children also as soon as the dentition has visibly changed.

Warning

The guard is not intended for wearers of fixed braces, for which OPRO makes a separate Gold Braces model. It does not replace a guard made to measure by a dentist. The manufacturer honours the dental warranty only once the guard has been registered and under its own terms. Moulding involves boiling water, so mind the scalding risk.