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Hard Acrylic Mouthguard vs Alternatives: A Clinical

By 3D DDS / August 25, 2026

The most popular advice about a hard acrylic mouthguard is also the least useful: prescribe it automatically for every patient who grinds or clenches. Hard acrylic remains an excellent protective material, but “best” depends on the patient’s parafunction, restorations, tolerance for rigidity, clinical objective, and the practice’s fabrication workflow. A guard that survives heavy loading…