Glidewell products

Clear ortho retainers and bonded lingual retainers offer an effective, long-term solution for retaining aligned anterior teeth after treatment. Their transparent plastic construction makes these retainers less noticeable than traditional wire retainers, and they can be processed to include denture teeth if necessary. Unlike the Hawley retainer, clear ortho retainers typically cover the entire arch — therefore, a full-arch impression is required in order to execute manufacturing.

Clear-Lock Retainers provide a convenient service for patients who have completed orthodontic treatment. Fabricated from 1.0 mm clear, BPA-free copolyester, these retainers are custom-thermoformed for optimum fit. Clear-Lock retainers can be made from conventional impressions or models. Your patient’s models undergo a digital scan to create three-dimensional data (which we save for 7 years). In the event a patient loses or damages a retainer, replacements can be reordered from the patient’s digitally stored data via your faxed or emailed prescription. Each Clear-Lock prescription comes with two, four or six single-arch retainers, providing insurance against inevitable loss or damage.