Retainers — 03 / 03
Hawley Retainer
An acrylic base with a labial wire, holding teeth where treatment left them.
What it is
A Hawley retainer is a removable orthodontic retention appliance traditionally used to maintain teeth in their corrected positions following orthodontic treatment. It combines an acrylic base that conforms to the palate or lingual surfaces with a labial wire that provides controlled retention of the anterior teeth. Its durable and adjustable design allows for long-term use and, when properly prescribed and maintained, provides a reliable method of preserving orthodontic treatment results.
Where it is used
- Post-orthodontic retention following active treatment
- Maintaining corrected tooth alignment and arch form
- Retention of anterior tooth positions
- Cases requiring a removable and adjustable retainer
- Long-term retention where a durable conventional appliance is preferred
- Selected cases requiring minor laboratory adjustment to the retention design
What we need from you
- Accurate upper or lower arch scan or impression
- Opposing arch where required
- Bite registration when clinically necessary
- A prescription specifying the desired retainer design
- Wire type, clasp design and acrylic requirements
- Desired acrylic colour
- Any specific requirements for tooth coverage, retention or modification
What we offer
- Custom-fabricated Hawley retainers
- Durable acrylic base and stainless-steel wire components
- Customised wire configuration, clasps and retention
- Multiple acrylic colours and design options
- Precise adaptation for comfort and retention
Specification
- Materials
- Orthodontic acrylic with stainless-steel wire components
- Turnaround
- 3 to 5 working days
- Warranty
- 1 year against material and workmanship defects
Have a case in mind?
Send the scan or impression through and we will confirm the prescription before anything is milled.