Retainer Acrylic Trimming

[@katbrie4603]

The best thing about being an ortho lab tech is knowing that all your hard work, skills, education, talents, and dedication to the craft is helping people live better lives one smile at a time. I love my job!

[@RetainerDesigner]

Amen!

[@josephconiglio9258]

Thank you so much for this series on making Hawley retainers! I am learning to make them at the ortho office where I now work. This is a godsend for me! I have done other types of appliances but not Hawleys. Your step by step instructions helped me see some things I need to change and also what I am doing correctly! I know it will make a difference in my work.

[@RetainerDesigner]

Thank You, I am glad the videos helped!

[@MarilandSanchez]

I love her delicate hands. These with which you do with mastery difficult folds, sculptures, drawings and submissions. Congratulations on your work. I admire both you and your wonderful tools so hard to find in Brazil. hug, MarIland

[@jeffheywood152]

When using a handpiece or any type of grinding burr or wheel, keep your thumbs together. Grinding acrylic generates heat keeping your thumbs together helps stop warping.

[@RetainerDesigner]

Excellent tip!

[@jeffheywood152]

RetainerDesigner Thanks, love watching how other lab techs do things differently. I work alone.

[@robertalbitre3770]

You’ve done a great job on the upper part of the pallet where the tongue lies so they should not be a problem for his or her speech cause I had them file mine down so that way it does not affect my speech sometimes the pallets are left too thick it looks like you did a good job on the one you made keep up the good work thank you Robert

[@anniegarces2885]

Now i know that making retainers is not a joke u should be a professional...goodluck....thank u for sharing

[@ww89]

Thanks for this and other videos! It reminded me the things I learned many years ago. Your skill and tools are awesome!

[@heyitsme939]

you are very skilled. congratulations on learning how to do this!

[@darhzaa]

Tus vídeos me han ayudado mucho para mis clases, Muchas Gracias! Saludos desde México.

[@glumpfi]

i like that you make the front wire "high up", so people don't see it instantly :) could you also show a video where you have the palate completely covered?

[@jamiefry6621]

Really great videos! Can you post info on that bur your are using on the lathe to rough trim the retainer?

[@RetainerDesigner]

Thanks! Here is a webpage that lists the burrs that I used in the video. bit.ly/2ptqaOR

[@Phutaraksa]

very good

[@muhammadidrees4182]

Hey thanks for this amazing video. I have a question that I have made a similar kind of retainer for me in Pakistan from a dental clinic and now I'm in Germany and it's hurting my gum at a very small spot. How can I trim that part without having these machines that you showed just with a normal anything which is available at home?

[@RetainerDesigner]

I dont get many requests from my Drs for full palate coverage, but if i get one I will definitely show you.

[@chandleral8576]

Can acrylic be added in different stages, days apart? Or does it all need to be in one go?

[@CadeTippett]

It would be better to apply the acrylic all in one go so that it is more uniform. But you can add new acrylic to old acrylic. Just be aware that the old acrylic will be " More Cured" than the new acrylic.SO shrinkage rates will be difference and the old acrylic may be harder. It can take up to 48 hours fo the the acrylic to cure completely.

[@KarenZam]

The only thing I hate about wearing my new retainers is how I say certain words because I feel the thickness on the top palate I hate that. Can I ask to have it fixed or is that how its sopose to be? And its not longer like the one hes making in this video

[@RetainerDesigner]

HoneyLust1 You could ask your doctor them to thin it out. and shorten them some, that might help. You also have to practice speaking with your retainers as much as you can. It does take some time.

[@KarenZam]

RetainerDesigner thank you!

[@sarahb8223]

HoneyLust1 there just like that

[@MrMuseta]

Thanks for the videos, sorry what kind of blur Are you using for the first raw cuts, to shape down the hawley? Greetings from México

[@RetainerDesigner]

Basic acrylic bur. you can find one here: jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=1365

[@dukieJess]

What numbet of wire did u use to make retainer

[@robertalbitre3770]

My question is I see no acrylic teeth or enamel teeth what is the object for retainer or the next step that you will add teeth at my question?

[@RetainerDesigner]

This is just a basic Hawley retainer used to hold the teeth straight after getting braces off, so no pontics in this one

[@ajaynaik4800]

What is name of this product??? Because I need this product with online. Reply fast

[@heyitsme939]

so the way you have it is loose, does the orthodontist tighten it up when it arrives at the office? i'm pretty sure mine did that.

[@RetainerDesigner]

Retainers, have a tendency to loosen up as you wear them, the great thing about them is they can be tightened and adjusted by the doctor.

[@rabzn5378]

Hi there, Thanks for the video. What the trimming wheel called, please?

[@RetainerDesigner]

It is an Aluminum Oxide Wheel, you can find one here: jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=636&bc=no I currently use a Green Wheel you can find here: www.cratex.com/Products/Rubber-Abrasives/Large-Wheels/Large-Wheels i like the Q304 Course

[@CFdeedee]

I kept watching these videos till I got mine ready .. Will get them today :D

[@blue-ck9ns]

Hi, what is the name of the tool you are using at 7:06 ?

[@RetainerDesigner]

It is an acrylic trimming bur in an eletric handpiece, kinda like the one on this site: www.jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=1723

[@victoriaa1639]

Helloo. So im getting braces soon, and im sure i would need one of these. I have met many people not beign able to speak correctly and beign uncomfortable with them. If i get them thinner ( Thats possible right? I meant it because of the comment below), will it affect my teeth? Hoping for an answer thank you

[@myles341]

This is the dumbest thing i ever read.

[@RetainerDesigner]

A thinner retainer will not affect your teeth as long as they are touching all of them still. But it will make it easier to break :)

[@kevinreotita9764]

victori

[@bharatdentalcare6859]

☺️☺️

[@domkhoun2589]

How much

[@laciewarner5391]

Can you send me a retainer red pls

[@Chronically_JBoo]

My ortho sent out to have mine done but was doing this to it when she tried to fit it to my mouth.

[@glumpfi]

cool, thanks :)