Removable Retainers

REMOVABLE AND FIXED RETAINERS ARE USED TO MAINTAIN AND HOLD TEETH IN THEIR NEW POSITIONS AFTER ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT, INVISALIGN OR MINOR TOOTH MOVEMENT

MAILING SUPPLIES
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Upper Hawley #1160

The most popular Upper Final Retainer we fabricate. It includes a ball clasp on each side and a labial bow wire.

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Lower Hawley #1160

The most popular Upper Final Retainer we fabricate. It includes a ball clasp on each side and a labial bow wire.

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QCM Retainer #1170

For patients concerned about esthetics. A clear “heat” sensitive strip of material contours on the facial instead of a metal wire.

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Clear Bow Retainer #1171

This esthetic alternative uses a round strip of clear durable material to contour to the facial of the anterior teeth. The material is thinner than the QCM and can be bent slightly.

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Wrap Around Hawley #1172

This version of a Hawley Retainer does not have any wires crossing the occlusion. It will allow the posterior teeth to settle.

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Sure Hold Retainer #1173

Clear Acrylic is placed over the labial bow to lock the anteriors from the facial. Great option to hold teeth that were severely rotated before treatment.

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Clear Hold Retainer #1116

Clear/Invisible retainer is the most esthetic option available. They are fabricated with the highest quality material to last longer and resist staining. We use a BioStar positive pressure thermal forming machine to achieve a superior fitting appliance.

Tips for the Best Fitting Retainers

  1. All retainers whether fixed or removable can be made on the Upper and/or Lower Arch
  2. All Acrylic Removable Retainers can be made with different Acrylic Colors and Designs – Call us for a free Color Chart or you can click here to download one.
  3. All Removable Retainers can be made to fit over Fixed Lingual Bonded Retainers for extra protection and holding capabilities.
  4. You can send you models, PVS impressions or Digital Scans with brackets and bands still in place. We will remove them before we fabricate your retainers.
  5. In order to prevent relapse, do not remove the bands and brackets until you have a retainer to place at the same time. If you take everything off and then take your impressions for retainers, the arches may relapse causing the retainers not to fit.
  6. The best procedure for taking an impression with the bands and brackets still on:
    • Remove the arch wire
    • Take the impression
    • Put the same arch wire back on so nothing changes while the retainer is being fabricated
    • Send us models, PVS impressions or digital scans with the bands and brackets still in place.
    • We will remove the bands and brackets from the models before we fabricate any retainers.
    • Once you receive the retainers back from us, remove the bands and brackets and place the retainers at the same time.