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Brain-Pad(TM), is the first oral appliance that prevents concussion and serious brain injury by locking an athlete's lower jaw into a static and safe position, preventing it from slipping back and transmitting a blow to the brain. In fighting sports, it has long been known that the jaw presents the optimal target for knocking out opponents. That's because the jaw serves as a lever, transmitting force from a blow through the jawbone up through the glenoid fossa, a wafer thin bone that sits at the base of the brain. Force delivered to the brain is the primary cause of concussions and brain injuries. Ironically, inexpensive mouthpieces--the kind designed to protect upper teeth from impact--may well be contributing to this epidemic. The plastic surfaces of these mouthpieces, when wet, act as a perfect skating surface for the jaw to move backwards at will--amplifying the force of impact to the brain.
The Brain-Pad differs dramatically from other mouth guards currently in use by providing two channels for both the top and bottom teeth to mold into. Designed by an Oral Surgeon, the Brain-Pad actually moves the lower jaw slightly down and forward, creating a safety space between the end of the jawbone and the base of the brain. Once moved forward, the jaw is then locked into place, the forces from the blows are then absorbed by the Brain-Pad, which is constructed from two types of plastic--a hardened inner layer with the impact resistance of plastics used in automotive body parts. A softer, more pliant outer layer provides for wearer comfort and protects both lower and upper teeth from damage--and is customized by the wearer by boiling the Brain-Pad and then fitting it while still malleable.
The Brain-Pad offers two additional advantages. Because the device moves the jaw forward, it opens airways in the throat by 100%. A built in, always-open breathing vent enables players to breath through the mouth, as well as the nose, allowing for greater oxygen intake. Additionally, in a 2002 study at Cheyney State University in Pennsylvania, athletes who wore Brain-Pad during strength tests demonstrated increased performance by as much as 32%, due to the ability to comfortably clench their teeth for longer periods throughout the lift, allowing for greater stimulation of the muscles through the Vegas nerve.
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