Labial bow soldered to Adams clasps

This design solders a .036 labial bow to Adams clasps on the upper first molars, for circumferential retention and anchorage. Made to your Rx and shipped in 10 business days or faster.

Retainers

Soldered Labial Bow

Because the bow runs from the Adams clasps instead of crossing at the cuspids, the bicuspids can settle into the occlusion after treatment. You keep the hold of Adams clasps with a bow that stays clear of the bite. The Wraparound Hawley is the other circumferential design to compare.

Anchorage

Removable, soldered clasps

Patient age

Any age

Correction

Retention after treatment

Compliance

Required, removable

Turnaround

10 business days or faster

Get Started

When it’s the right call.

Use it when

Retention after premolar extraction cases

Keeping wire out of the canine and premolar embrasure

Cases that need clasp retention and a clear occlusion

Holding closed extraction spaces

Consider another appliance when

You want the posterior teeth to settle with no clasps See Wraparound Hawley

A standard bow across the embrasure is fine See Standard Hawley

You need small tooth movements during retention See Spring Hawley

Options you can prescribe.

Arch

Upper or lower.

Adams clasps

Placed on the upper first molars, with the bow soldered to them.

Labial bow

A .036 labial bow.

Acrylic color

Colors and designs from our standard range.

What every
Soldered Labial Bow case needs.

Send these with the case and it goes straight onto the bench. If anything’s missing, we call you before we start.

Get Started Submission Requirements

Upper and lower digital scans or models, taken after debond

The completed Rx sheet, with your design choices marked

Pontic shade, if you've added a pontic

Your requested return date, so we schedule the case back from it

Resources for the Soldered Labial Bow

The Rx sheet, instructions for use and chairside guides, ready to download or share with your team.

Downloads and videos

Retainers Rx Sheet PDF · Fill in on screen or print Acrylic Color Chart Color chart

Support answers

What do I need to send for a Hawley retainer case? Support · Submitting a Case How do I deliver a fixed lingual retainer? Support · Appliance Instructions and Care What do I need to send for an invisible retainer case? Support · Submitting a Case

More retainers.

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Wraparound Hawley

.036 wire to the most posterior teeth, so the teeth settle

Standard Hawley

.032 labial bow with C-clasps on the upper first molars

Spring Hawley

Spring retainer anterior on a Hawley posterior

Soldered “C” Clasp

Labial bow with C clasps soldered off the loops

FAQ

Questions about the Soldered Labial Bow.

What is a labial bow in orthodontics?

On this retainer, it's a .036 wire across the labial of the anteriors, soldered to Adams clasps on the upper first molars.

What is a long labial bow?

On this design, the bow runs back to the Adams clasps on the first molars, which gives circumferential retention.

Why solder the labial bow to Adams clasps?

It gives circumferential retention and anchorage, and lets the bicuspids settle into the occlusion after treatment.

Labial bow retainer or Wraparound Hawley?

Both are circumferential. This design anchors the bow on Adams clasps, while the Wraparound runs .036 wire to the most posterior teeth with full palatal acrylic.

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