Effect of Energy Drinks on Surface Roughness and Weight Loss of Custom-Made Mouthguard Material

Aim: To investigate the effect of different drinks on the surface roughness and weight loss of custom-made mouthguard material prepared in two different thicknesses. Materials and Methods: The custom-made mouthguard material Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) (4.0x125 mm) was used in the current research. 102 rectangular prism specimens (8 × 8 mm) from two different thickness (3 and 4 mm) were prepared. They were randomly divided into four different groups (n=13), numbered, and initial weight and roughness measurements were recorded. All specimens were then stored in 4 different drinks, including 2 different energy drinks, an isotonic sports drink, and water. At the end of the 7-day and 28-day periods, weight and roughness measurements of the specimens were again performed and recorded. The data were analyzed the repeated measures ANOVA, one-way ANOVA, and the paired sample t tests (α=.05). Results: There were no statistically significant differences in the weight × beverage and roughness × beverage interactions (p>0.05) both weight and roughness changes of specimens at 0, 7, and 28 days. Conclusion: Energy drinks and sports drinks have no effect on the surface liquid and weight of the specially produced oral material