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Clear Retainer

WHAT IS A CLEAR RETAINER?

A Clear retainer, is a dental retainer and is used to maintain the position of your teeth to prevent them from shifting. They are usually done when there is a need to hold the teeth in a certain position such as after teeth straightening (orthodontic) treatment with braces or Invisalign. They may also be called removable retainer or orthodontic retainer.

Harnessing Technology,
We can now do more for you.

3D SCANNING + 3D PRINTING

Over at Dental Designs, we believe in making retainers that are of the highest quality while making sure that our patients are as comfortable as possible. We have intra-oral scanners that virtually takes a record of teeth shape and position and 3D printers that create dental models within 25 micron accuracy. This replaces traditional methods such as dental mould taking and stone models that are often inaccurate and unpleasant for our clients.

Great Materials. Precision Equipment.
Accurate fit to retain teeth in their position.

AUTHENTIC MATERIALS
We use HSA approved materials with long-term track records to make sure our products are safe and long-lasting.
PRECISE FIT
With 3D scanning and printing, we are able to fabricate accurate models of your teeth so that your retainers will fit better. A better fit means that your teeth are better maintained in that position.
CONVENIENT REPLACEMENT RETAINERS
Order another duplicate retainer without needing an appointment to do a 3D Scanning (or a dental mould) again.
NO DENTAL MOULDS WITH 3D SCANS
Dental moulds are a part of traditional dentistry and are uncomfortable. We do 3D digital scanning of your teeth instead which are fast, comfortable and more accurate.
DATA ARCHIVING
Your dental records are saved in our secure databank. This saves you time if you wish to make another retainer in the future or if your dentist needs to use it as a reference.
5 WORKING DAYS TURNAROUND
Our highly skilled in-house lab significantly reduces processing time needed to create your retainers.

At Dental Designs,
Our retainers are made with quality Zendura™ material

why is Zendura™ better for clear retainers?

BPA AND PHTHALATE FREE

As a dental retainer is used in your mouth for long hours every day, it’s important to ensure that the material is non toxic and safe to use. Zendura is a high-performance polyurethane (PU) material designed and engineered just for dental appliances.

PROVEN STAIN RESISTANCE

Colour stable and clarity optimised to endure the harsh day to day usage in the oral cavity

TESTED FOR DURABILITY

For our orthodontic retainers, we use Zendura™ retains its strength and toughness up to 300% longer than other retainer materials while maintaining its visual clarity and fit.

Clarity and Durability.
Customised Clear Retainers made for you.

Dental Designs X Zendura™ Clear Retainers

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FIRST SET

upper & lower arches

1

FIRST SET

$486

2

SECOND SET

$378

3+

THIRD SET AND MORE

$162

EACH SET CONSISTS OF ONE UPPER AND ONE LOWER CLEAR RETAINER

  1. A 3D scan and print a 3D model of your teeth is included in the price.
  2. If it’s your first time to our clinic, we require a dental checkup and cleaning (not included) to be done as some oral conditions and/or bacteria buildup can affect the fit of the retainers
  3. Price for additional sets are applicable only when you purchase them together with the first set.

BOOK YOUR CLEAR RETAINERS APPOINTMENT NOW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CLEAR RETAINERS

Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Retainers
  1. What is a retainer?
    Retainers are custom-made, removable appliances that fit over your teeth and help hold them in place after your braces have been taken off.
  2. Can a patient use the last aligner as a retainer?
    Retainers are based on the final step of treatment and are intended for the purpose of retention. Aligners are designed specifically to accomplish movement. The treating physician should determine when the retention phase begins and what type of retainer/retention protocol is best for the patient.
    When is the best time to request retainers?
    The best time to order retainers is as soon as the doctor’s objectives and patient’s preferences are resolved to the satisfaction of both.
    Why do I need to wear retainers?
    Like any part of the human body, the ageing process is inevitable. This will have an impact on the teeth. Retainers need to be worn in order to minimise these changes as much as possible. Retainers also help to stabilise your teeth in their new position and it is important to follow these instructions carefully.
  3. They feel funny, how long will this last?
    Your retainers will look, taste and feel brand new. Your speech may also be affected. This usually lasts for a couple of days until you wear them in and they become comfortable. Talk, sing, smile as much as possible. If you are having difficulty, discuss this with your orthodontist at your first check appointment.
  4. When I remove the retainers, where should I put them?
    Do not put the retainers in your pocket, do not put the in your bag, and definitely do not wrap them in tissues or serviettes as they will be thrown out! There is a cost to replace lost or damaged retainers so please look after them.
  5. How do I clean retainers?
    You can brush the with a toothbrush and toothpaste when you brush your teeth. You can also soak your plates in any cleaning solution from the pharmacy. Soak for 10-15 minutes.
  6. What types of retainers are there?
    There are several common types of retainers.
    · Traditional removable retainers: This type of retainer is made out of colored acrylic and wire. There are dozens of styles and colors to choose from.
    · Clear Retainers: This retainer is made from clear plastic and fits over your teeth. In addition to keeping your teeth in place, it can help protect the surfaces of your teeth if you have the habit of clenching or grinding them while you sleep.
    · Bonded retainers: A bonded retainers are usually placed behind the lower teeth after removal of braces. It’s bonded to the teeth with composite material and such is considered “permanent” because it can’t be removed. They don’t usually use this type of retainer with the upper teeth because it would interfere with your bite. A bonded retainer can remain in place for several years.
  7. How often (and how long) do I have to wear my retainer?
    The purpose of your retainers is to maintain the position of your teeth. Many of the factors causing crowding persist throughout life. As part of the aging process the teeth tend to shift. Therefore, it is very important to maintain retainer wear for as long as you want to maintain straight teeth. We recommend you wear your retainers every night.
  8. How much will retainers affect my daily life?
    It depends on the type of retainer you have. In general, retainers are far less noticeable than braces, so the appearance of your smile will not be affected by them. It may take you a couple days to get used to the feel of wearing one, but after that you should barely notice them. If you have a bonded retainer, you will need to brush the surrounding area thoroughly and learn to floss around the retainer. Floss threaders can be especially helpful for this.
REFERENCES

1) US4413978A – Orthodontic retainer

https://patents.google.com/patent/US4413978A/en

2) Retainer wear and compliance in the first 2 years after active orthodontic treatment

Kacer, Valiathan, Narendran, & Hans

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889540610005391

3) The quality of information on the Internet on orthodontic retainer wear: a cross-sectional study

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14653125.2015.1114711

4) Mechanical and geometric properties of thermoformed and 3D printed clear dental aligners

Jindal, Juneja, Siena, Bajaj, & Breedon

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889540619306262

5) Evaluation of fit for 3D-printed retainers compared with thermoform retainers

Cole, Bencharit, Carrico, Arias, & Tüfekçi

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S088954061831117X

6) Clear retainer

Chaimongkol​ et al.

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