Removable Retainer (Essix & Hawley)
Clear plastic or wire-and-acrylic retainers worn following braces or aligner treatment.
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Find out whether Removable Retainer (Essix & Hawley) is suited for your alignment needs.
What is Removable Retainer (Essix & Hawley)?
Custom-molded clear thermoplastic trays (Essix) or durable acrylic bases with a contoured facial wire (Hawley).
General Purpose & Role in Treatment
Holds teeth in their finalized corrected alignment while the surrounding bone and periodontal fibers remodel.
What The Patient Can Expect
Initially worn full-time for several months as advised, gradually tapering to nighttime-only wear.
Clinical Suitability Notice: Every malocclusion case is anatomically distinct. Use of Removable Retainer (Essix & Hawley) is determined following thorough clinical examination, digital cephalometric diagnostics, and individualized treatment planning by Orthodontist Dr. Anju Antony.
Questions Regarding Removable Retainer (Essix & Hawley)
Helpful guidance for patients undergoing orthodontic therapy.
Clean with cool water and a soft toothbrush using mild antibacterial soap. Avoid hot water, which can warp the plastic.
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