RT155 Clear Bow Wrap Around Hawley Retainer
Appliance Purpose / Function:
The primary function of the Hawley Retainer with no clasps is to provide retention of the anterior teeth. Retention is provided by a labial 3 x 3 labial Clear Bow
The primary function of the Hawley Retainer with no clasps is to provide retention of the anterior teeth. Retention is provided by a labial 3 x 3 labial Clear Bow
Appliance Components:
- Acrylic Arch
- Clear Bow
- Wrap around clasps distal to the 7’s
Suggested Materials:
- Wire: Chromium Cobalt wire
Options:
- Additional Clasping
Appliance Fabrication Standards:
- Labial bow is formed from 3 x 3
- The adjustment loops begin just distal to the mid point on the facial of the cuspid
- The loop ends at the interproximal of the cuspid and the first bicuspid
- The wire continues, closely formed to the gingiva to the distal of the 7’s
- The lingual wire is formed about 1mm off the tissue of the tissue to provide clearance for acrylic
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