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TAILORED RETENTION…THE KEY TO LONG TERM ORTHODONTIC SUCCESS

Retention isn’t not a one-size-fits-all proposition. To ensure long-term treatment stability, viability and patient satisfaction, retention, retention must be carefully strategized. Such strategies should consider factors such as the type of orthodontic treatment performed, duration of anticipated retention, periodontal health, patient hygiene capacity, and future restorative needs.

Customizing the approach ensures that the chosen appliance effectively balances function, efficacy and patient compliance -- minimizing the risk of relapse and safeguarding treatment results.

• CHOOSE A STRATEGY AND AN APPLIANCE TYPE THAT MATCHES YOUR TREATMENT GOALS

• KEEP…

FINAL RETENTION: IT’S MORE THAN JUST A FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT 

Once orthodontic therapy is complete, the real work begins…the focus shifts to ensuring, safeguarding and optimizing the results. The retention phase allows soft tissue and bone to adapt to imposed treatment parameters and stabilize for the long-term.

For clinicians and dental technicians alike, designing and employing the right retainer is key. Precision matters.

AN EFFECTIVE RETAINER SHOULD:

• Secure teeth in their corrected positions

• Minimize relapse risk

• Allow natural function and adaptation

• Fit comfortably, operate discretely, maintain easily.

And designing an individualized patient retention protocol focuses on…

Enhancing Patient Care with Space Maintainers Labs' Digital Services

Digital dentistry is transforming how orthodontists and dentists deliver care—and Space Maintainers Laboratories is leading the way with advanced digital services designed to streamline case submissions, improve appliance accuracy, and boost patient satisfaction.

Through our digital platform, practitioners can upload digital impressions, access case tracking, and collaborate with our skilled lab technicians in real time. These tools eliminate delays, reduce errors, and ensure every dental appliance is made to precise specifications.

Digital service benefits include:

Splint therapy is often the first-line choice because it’s reversible, non-invasive, and diagnostically informative…ideal for evaluating occlusion, jaw alignment, and muscle relaxation.

Whether you're managing pain, testing occlusion, or prepping for restorative work—splints provide a clinical foundation you can trust.

Start simple. Start safe. Start with a splint.

SPLINT SPOTLIGHT:  MORA/GELB w/ANATOMICAL OCCLUSION

Incorporating a verticulator and precise wax construction bite, this splint features an anatomical cusp/fossa contour to ensure optimal occlusal accuracy.…

Bruxism-related damage is one of the most common—and preventable—causes of cracked restorations, worn dentition, and chronic discomfort. Early detection and the right solution can spare patients years of pain and complex restorations.

EARLY CHECKS CAN PREVENT LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS AND A LIFETIME OF PAIN.

Begin with a simple Patient Q & A:

Do you wake up with jaw pain or headache?

Have you noticed tooth wear, chipping or sensitivity?

Has you significant other ever mentioned that you grind your teeth at night?

Then consider these custom options:

Stabilization Splints…to control occlusal forces and protect existing…