Additive printing of an airway and oxygen enhancement mouthpiece

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for manufacturing a mouthpiece with desired dimensions or thicknesses that may enhance the performance of an individual when participating in a contact sport. Mouthpieces and methods consistent with the present disclosure may include incremental steps of three dimensional printing that use different materials. Dimensions and materials used when manufacturing mouthpieces of the present disclosure may be optimized according to user preferences or settings.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for manufacturing a custom mouthpiece, the method comprising:
 receiving image data from a three-dimensional (3D) scanner, wherein the image data includes impressions of teeth;   modifying at least one dimensional feature of the received image data according to one or more preferences, the modified image data pertaining to at least one of an inner portion and an outer portion;   sending the modified image data to a 3D printer;   printing the inner portion with the 3D printer using a first type of material; and   printing the outer portion with the 3D printer using a second type of material, wherein the outer portion contacts at least part of the inner portion.