Allesee Orthodontic Appliances Inc aoalab.com (800) ClearCorrect clearcorrect.com (888)

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1 Focus On RETAINERS Accutech Orthodontic Lab Inc accutechortho.com (800) Allesee Orthodontic Appliances Inc aoalab.com (800) ClearCorrect clearcorrect.com (888) Dentsply Sirona Orthodontics dentsplysirona.com (800) DynaFlex dynaflex.com (800) Product name ClearBow Memotain ClearCorrect Essix Clear Retainer Defend Invisible Retainers Information in this guide based on data submitted by product manufacturers. Orthodontic Products strives for accuracy in all data but cannot be held responsible for claims made by manufacturers. Type of retainer Hawley Bonded Clear plastic Clear plastic Clear plastic Material Acrylic, wire, plastic Wire Plastic Plastic Plastic Turnaround time 7 business days Contact company Less than a week Initial $72.80 Contact company $30 per retainer (in-office production) 3 to 5 days in lab $100 includes two upper trays, two lower trays PLUS digital model prints $0 Contact company $30 per retainer $0 under warranty Patient s lifetime Designed for permanent retention 3 months when used correctly 18 to 24 months (varies based on plastic selected) Length of warranty Life of retainer 3 months 90 days 90 days Aesthetic wire Clear plastic Labeling ClearBow has a new aesthetic labial bow that exceeds the durability, versatility, and efficiency of any other steel or aesthetic labial wire. It s adjustable with three prong pliers, BPA free, and anatomically designed for optimum tooth contact. The Revolution in Retainer Technology Memotain Nitinol CAD/ CAM Retainer. Using Memotain s cuttingedge technology, we re able to reduce the size of the lingual wire, creating optimal oral hygiene. Made in Round Rock, Tex. Essix PLUS and Essix ACE Plastic can be used to fabricate clear plastic retainers in-office. They are easy to form and trim and offer excellent clarity and durability. 1 year sets of appliances give your patient a comfortable and durable solution to lost or broken retainers. 32 ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS / November 2017 orthodonticproductsonline.com

2 Forestadent USA forestadentusa.com (800) G&H Orthodontics ghorthodontics.com (800) Gold n Braces Inc goldnbraces.com (727) Great Lakes Orthodontics Ltd greatlakesortho.com (716) PAR Orthodontic Lab parorthodonticlab.com (949) Product name Accusmile 7-Strand Stainless Steel Wire ZMRW Hybretain Retainer Spring-Hawley Combination Type of retainer Clear plastic Bonded Bonded Clear plastic Hawley Material Plastic Wire Wire Acrylic, plastic, wire Acrylic, wire Turnaround time 5 to 7 days for fabrication; shipping times vary 5 days in house 3 days in lab Initial Contact company Contact company $99 $50.50 Contact company Contact lab customer service If warranty applies, no. Otherwise, varies. 1 year with normal patient wear Many years if properly taken care of Many years if properly cared for Length of warranty No warranty Acrylic: 1 year. Wire: 90 days. 90 days Aesthetic wire Clear plastic Labeling Bracket removal service is available at an additional charge. Accusmile retainers are delivered with reusable 3D printed model. The most popular wire for bonded lingual retainers,.0175" 7-strand wire available in 14" straight lengths or 30" spools. 24-carat gold-plated retainer wire. Provides optimal retention and aesthetics with no visible wires. Minimal palatal acrylic for patient comfort and eliminates occlusal acrylic. After resetting the anterior teeth into improved relationships, the Spring portion of the appliance corrects the teeth and protects them against relapse. orthodonticproductsonline.com November 2017 / ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS 33

3 Focus On RETAINERS Reliance Orthodontic Products Inc relianceorthodontics.com (800) Ribbond Inc ribbond.com (800) SML Space Maintainers Laboratories smlglobal.com (800) Tortorici Ortho/ Clear Fusion clearfusionortho.com (631) Tru-Tain Orthodontic & Dental Supply tru-tain.com (800) Product name Extend LTR Ribbond Reinforcement Ribbon Zendura Retainer Clear Fusion Hybrid Retainer Tru-Tain D Retainer Information in this guide based on data submitted by product manufacturers. Orthodontic Products strives for accuracy in all data but cannot be held responsible for claims made by manufacturers. Type of retainer Bonded Bonded Clear plastic Clear retainer Clear plastic Material Wire Composite Plastic Plastic Plastic Turnaround time Placed chair side immediate. Made direct 10 working days 3 days in lab Immediate Initial $8.60 each $ $68 $65 $1.25 As permanent as desired Contact company Longevity is generally determined by bond of composite to teeth If not under warranty, full price. Lifetime, if cared for properly $1.25 Length of warranty Contact company 90 days 45 days Aesthetic wire Clear plastic Labeling Extend LTR is bonded only to the cuspids for easy patient flossing and simple dental hygiene. Extend is fabricated from a small rigid.027" nickel free TMA wire. Made from the same fracture tough fibers used to make bulletproof vests. Has no working memory and does not unravel for easy. Zendura material is considered to be the gold standard in polymer toughness, impact strength, and crack resistance, with high level of optical clarity, and pressure molded for enhanced retention. Clear Rigid Retainer that can be personalized with choice of many Rainbow Colors. Accepts itero scans for fabrication. 8 to 12 months 34 ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS / November 2017 orthodonticproductsonline.com

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