Hawley Retainers

Hawley Retainers are classic, reliable orthodontic appliances designed to maintain teeth in their corrected positions after active treatment. Made from durable acrylic and stainless steel wire, these removable retainers offer a secure fit while allowing natural settling of the bite. The design includes an acrylic baseplate that rests against the palate or lower arch and a labial bow wire across the front teeth to hold alignment.

Unlike clear aligner-style retainers, Hawley Retainers are highly durable and can be adjusted chairside to accommodate minor tooth shifts, making them ideal for long-term retention. They are commonly used after braces or aligner therapy to prevent relapse and stabilize the bite as bone and gum tissues adapt. With proper care, Hawley Retainers can last for years and offer patients a reliable, customizable option for post-treatment retention.

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Indications

Hawley Retainers are ideal for a wide range of post-treatment retention scenarios:

✔ Retention after fixed braces or clear aligner therapy

✔ Minor relapse correction or space closure maintenance

✔ Long-term retention for patients with high relapse risk

✔ Allowing vertical settling of posterior teeth

✔ Post-surgical orthodontic stabilization

Advantages

Durable & Long-Lasting: Made of strong acrylic and stainless steel wire, often lasting several years with proper care

Adjustable: Orthodontists can easily modify the appliance to make minor tooth movements without fabricating a new retainer

Removable Design: Allows easy cleaning and improved oral hygiene compared to fixed retainers

Occlusal Settling: Does not cover biting surfaces, promoting natural settling of posterior teeth

Personalizable: Available in various acrylic colors and patterns for improved patient compliance

Cost-Effective: Long service life and ease of adjustment reduce replacement needs

Material Composition

Medical-grade acrylic (palatal or lingual plate)

Stainless steel wire (labial bow, retention clasps)

Optional color customization for pediatric or aesthetic use

Technical Specifications

Fully removable custom-fit retainer
Typically fabricated for maxillary, mandibular, or both arches
Labial bow	0.7 mm stainless steel (standard), adjustable
Clasps	Adams or C-clasps for secure retention
Compatible with digital scans (STL files) or traditional impressions
Turnaround Time	3–5 working days
Lifetime (Warranty)	3 years warranty (adjustments or remakes covered within warranty period)