How to Fit Your BrainVault: Step-by-Step Guide

Achieving a perfect, custom fit takes just a few minutes. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure optimal protection and comfort.

What You Need:

• A pot of water and a thermometer

• A slotted spoon or tongs

• A bowl of cool water

• A mirror (highly recommended for centering)

Step 1: Heat the Water

Bring water to 160°F (71°C). Do not use boiling water, as it can overheat the specialized EVA material.

Step 2: Soften the BrainVault

Submerge the BrainVault completely in the heated water for exactly 1 minute to bring it to its working temperature.

Step 3: Position and Center

Carefully remove the BrainVault with your spoon or tongs. Shake off any excess hot water. Looking in a mirror, center the BrainVault on your upper teeth.

Step 4: Mold the Material (The 4-Step Press)

The working time for the EVA material is one minute. The BrainVault must remain in your mouth for this full minute while you repeat the molding process a total of 4 times (approximately every 15 seconds).

For each of the 4 molding cycles, perform these actions simultaneously:

• Bite down firmly and hold your jaw firmly in place.

• Seal your lips tightly around the BrainVault.

• Push your tongue firmly up against your palate (the roof of your mouth) to mold the inner wall.

• Press with your fingers directly through your lips to firmly contour the front of the guard against your teeth and gums.

Step 5: Final Lock

After completing the one-minute molding process, remove the BrainVault from your mouth and submerge it in the bowl of cool water. This quickly lowers the temperature to lock in your custom, final set shape.

Important Safety & Dental Warnings:

Orthodontics & Braces: Do not attempt to fit this BrainVault over dental braces, retainers, or fixed orthodontic appliances without consulting your orthodontist first.

Loose Teeth & Dental Work: Do not use this product if you have loose teeth, loose fillings, cap modifications, or unstable dental work.

Temperature Check: Always let the BrainVault cool slightly or test it gently before placing it in your mouth to avoid burns.

Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 18 should always have adult supervision when heating and fitting this product.

Inspect Regularly: Check your BrainVault before every use for tears, cracks, or excessive wear. Replace it immediately if it becomes damaged.

Pro-Tips for a Perfect Fit:

Missed the mark? If your BrainVault feels loose or uncentered after it cools, EVA material can be reset. Simply reheat and try again.

Keep it clean: Always rinse your BrainVault with cool water and soap after use, and store it in its protective case.

 

Custom BrainVault: The Gold Standard for Precision and Performance

The Custom BrainVault line represents the pinnacle of athletic protection and jaw alignment. By utilizing a 100% digital workflow, we eliminate the guesswork, mess, and inaccuracies of traditional dental molding. This fully digital process is the gold standard for fit accuracy, ensuring a flawless, comfortable fit that works in perfect harmony with your body.

The Patient Journey

Step 1: The High-Definition Digital Scan

Your accredited dental provider skips the messy, uncomfortable putty trays and captures a highly accurate, 3D digital blueprint of your teeth using a state-of-the-art intraoral scanner. This digital data captures every unique contour of your teeth with micron-level precision, laying the foundation for an unmatched, slip-free fit.

Step 2: Precision Jaw Alignment

Using the patented BrainVault boil-and-bite orthotic device, your provider identifies and stabilizes your jaw into its absolute optimal position right in the chair. This ensures your custom guard isn’t just protecting your teeth—it is optimizing your physical alignment.

Step 3: 3D-Printed Accuracy

Your exact dental models are 3D-printed directly from the digital scans, preserving 100% of the accuracy from the initial scan. The Custom BrainVault is then fabricated over these high-precision models.

Step 4: "Get Locked In"™

The specialized EVA material is precisely heated.  Your optimized bite is indexed directly into the material, allowing you to Get Locked In™ with a permanent, flawless fit that stabilizes your jaw for maximum power, balance, and protection.

Why the Full Digital Workflow Matters:

• Zero Distortion: Traditional physical molds can warp, shrink, or tear. Digital scans maintain perfect accuracy from the dentist's chair to the final product.

• The Ultimate Fit: Micron-level precision means your BrainVault fits snugly without slipping, allowing you to breathe, speak, and hydrate easily without distraction.

• Rapid Replacement: Because your records are saved as a secure digital file, if you ever lose your BrainVault, a new one can be printed instantly without needing a new dentist appointment.