Makura Ignis Pro Mouthguard Review

Makura Ignis Pro Mouthguard Review

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Makura Ignis Pro:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Makura Ignis Pro Mouthguards have been designed to the highest level of protection and comfort. They are all fully CE compliant so you can be sure you are buying and wearing something that will provide the perfect level of safety in those all important matches and training sessions. Features Boil & Bite mouthguard for custom fit. Super- tough shokbloker outer. Ultimate comfort Gelform liner. 'Airthru' channel improves breathing. 'Slipsafe' pads prevent slipping. Available in junior (Age 11 and under) or senior (Age 12 and over).

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Junior and Adult

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Review:

Makura Sport is a UK based mouthguard company. All of their mouthguards are CE certified, having been impact and innocuous tested and verified by SATRA, and independent third party based in the United Kingdom.Makura mouthguards have achieved a level 2 and 3 Impact Resistance level (level 3 being the highest).

All of Maukura mouthguards are Latex free and have been innocuous tested to confirm they adhere to the latest standards and wont harm users of their mouthguards.

The fitting process of the Makura Ignis Pro mouthguard was little different than most manufacturers. Most manufacturers require you to first boil the water, then submerge the mouthguard in the boiling water for 30-60 seconds and then fit the mouthguard immediately when the mouthguard material is at its highest temperature. With the Ignis Pro, you submerge the mouthguard in the boiling water for 90 seconds and then you take it out of the water and let it sit for 45 seconds before you fit the mouthguard. The fitting process was very pleasant as it didn't burn my gums at all.

The Ignis Pro combines a super tough SHOKBLOKER outer frame and a GELFORM inner to deliver ultimate protection.The overall fit of the mouthguard was really good and it was extremely comfortable and covered my first molars.

The mouthguard also comes in Junior and Adult sizes. If your not sure of what size to get check out my blog post "How To Choose The Right Mouthguard"

The mouthguard also comes with a decent carrying case but it dissent have a clip or carabiner to attach to your athletic bag. It also comes with a $10,000 Dental Warranty.

Pros + :

• Really good fit

• Extremely comfortable

• CE certified

• Comes with a decent carrying case but doesnt have a clip or carabiner

• Fitting process is very pleasant

• Level 2 impact resistant (level 3 being the highest)

• Comes in three color variations

Cons - :

• Takes about a week with shipping to receive the mouthguard through Amazon

THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW RANK: #5

Check out the Top Mouthguards page and be sure to check out my blog posts that break down the recommended mouthguards for specific sports.

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars (280 reviews)

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #717

The Mouthguard Review rating systems below rates mouthguards from 1.0 star (being the worst) to 5.0 stars (being the best) I only recommend mouthguards that are ranked 4.0 and above.

HOW I (The Author) TEST MOUTHGUARDS & WHY I CAN BE TRUSTED

My name is Ken Mitchell. I Have been fabricating custom mouthguards for more than 15 years and have been a dental technician for over 20 years. I also, have owned my own dental laboratory for over 20 years.

Besides having work experience with mouthguards, I know first hand the importance of mouthguards in the sports world. I have played several sports throughout my life at the hight school level, including basketball, football, baseball and beach volleyball. I am also a father to two sons and a daughter who have played Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse and Baseball ever since they were in the first grade. From time to time I have used my children to test mouthguards to get a first-hand, real-world experience with custom mouthguards and store bought mouthguards.

I search for every mouthguard on the market. Then, I purchase (with my own funds) every mouthguard I review through places like Amazon, eBay or directly from the manufacturer, just like you would, then evaluate every mouthguard based on my expert opinion. I also comb the internet to find other reviews on durability to develop a better understanding of specific mouthguards pros and cons over an extended period of time.

Every mouthguard I review, is fitted and examined by me. The only time a mouthguard is fitted by another person besides me, would be my son, who plays college football. I use him mainly to fit and use mouthguards for weight training and football.

When I review a mouthguard it must pass certain criteria to rank in my top 10.

• FIT- I believe this is the most important factor in evaluating a mouthguard, because without a tight fit, all of the other criteria can be thrown out the window. When wearing a mouthguard you shouldn't have to clench your teeth to stop the mouthguard from falling out. It should fit as tight as possible.

• Comfort- Comfort goes hand in hand with the fit, if the the mouthguard is comfortable you wont get distracted by focusing on your mouthguard, instead you will be focused on the game and perform at your highest level.

• Protection/Tooth Coverage- With advancement in materials, mouthguards that are thick, aren't necessarily more protective than thinner mouthguards. Brands like SISU and Game On, provide thinner mouthguards that are 40-100% stronger than EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) that is used by most mouthguard manufacturers. A proper fitting mouthguard should cover at least your first molars to provide adequate protection. A mouthguard shouldn't extend past your second molar because it could trigger the gag reflex. Also, your mouthguard should cover your gums or the roots of your teeth.

• Sport- Almost every mouthguard on the market is made for use in multiple sports but there are a few mouthguards that are designed for weight training or exercising. I will break down which sport each mouthguard is better for.

• Design- I examine the color variations available and the overall design of the mouthguard, the bells and whistles if you will.

• Fitting process- Most boil-n-bite mouthguards are fitted with the same process, although some fitting processes are more uncomfortable than others.

  
  
  
  

  *The Mouthguard Review has no connection to any mouthguard manufacturer and has no financial incentive to rate any brand over another. All of the reviews are written and performed by one person and are 100% unbiased.

  
  
  
  

  THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR ASSEMBLED BY THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW AND ARE INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM A LICENSED HEALTH-CAR PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY SOLELY ON THIS CONTENT, AND THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INACCURACIES. ALWAYS READ LABELS AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE USING A PRODUCT. SOME OF THE INFORMATION MAY BE DATED AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE MOST CURRENT EVENTS. I WROTE THIS ARTICLE MYSELF AND IT EXPRESSES MY OWN OPINIONS.