Hawley Retainer
Hawley retainers are by far the most popular type of post treatment orthodontic retainer. The custom made retainer is designed to hold the teeth in their final position after fixed orthodontic brackets and archwires have been removed. A Hawley retainer is made by having impressions taken by a dentist and will have a labial bow (a thin wire holding the front teeth in position). It has two wire adams clasps on the posterior teeth. An acrylic baseplate that sits in the palate holds the wire and teeth in position.
Rationale
- Post Orthodontic Treatment Retention
- Minor tooth movements can be achieved for final treatment adjustments
Construction requirements
- Upper and lower impression in alginate
Further Information
Hawley retainers are the most commonly prescribed orthodontic retainer appliance in the UK and perhaps worldwide, retainers are made in our Orthodontic Laboratory Department. The Hawley retainer is also known as; Retainer, rets, Hawleys
