After braces
Retention once fixed appliances come off.
Retainers
Clear TPU retainers
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) retainers, made from the final scan for post-orthodontic and post-aligner retention.
Why TPU
High clarity
A clear material that stays discreet on the teeth.
Wear-resistant
TPU holds up to the daily handling and wear a retainer goes through.
Flexible
An elastic material that is comfortable for patients to seat and remove.
Common uses
After clear aligners
Retention at the end of aligner treatment, from the final scan.
Replacement retainers
A new retainer for a lost or worn one, made from a current scan.
What to include on the Rx
- ProductClear TPU retainer
- ArchUpper, lower, or both
- ScansCurrent full-arch scan of each arch ordered
- NotesAnything specific to the case