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The Specialty Wrap is a clear bow retainer: a circumferential Hawley with a clear labial bow and C-clasps on the first molars. Made to your Rx and shipped in 10 business days or faster.
Retainers The Specialty Wrap The clear bow is adapted to the teeth, and no wires cross the occlusion, so nothing interferes with the bite. The bow is essentially invisible and stain-proof. C-clasps on the first molars add retention, or you can choose Adams, ball or soldered C-clasps.
Anchorage
Removable, C-clasps on first molars
Correction
Retention with a clear bow
Compliance
Required, removable
Turnaround
10 business days or faster
When it’s the right call.
Use it when
Patients who want a retainer bow that's hard to see
Retention with no wire crossing the occlusion
Cases where a metal bow would interfere with the bite
Retention after treatment with posterior settling
Consider another appliance when
Options you can prescribe.
Clasping
C-clasps as standard, or Adams, ball or soldered C-clasps.
Clear bow
A clear labial bow in place of wire.
Acrylic color
Colors and designs from our standard range.
What every Specialty Wrap
case needs.
Send these with the case and it goes straight onto the bench. If anything’s missing, we call you before we start.
Upper and lower digital scans or models, taken after debond
The completed Rx sheet, with your design choices marked
Your requested return date, so we schedule the case back from it
Clasp choice, if you want something other than the standard
Resources for the Specialty Wrap
The Rx sheet, instructions for use and chairside guides, ready to download or share with your team.
Questions about the Specialty Wrap.
What is a clear bow retainer?
A Hawley-style retainer with a clear labial bow in place of the wire bow, so the bow is essentially invisible.
Does the clear bow Hawley retainer cross the occlusion?
No. No wires cross the occlusion, so nothing interferes with the bite.
Does the clear bow stain?
No. The bow is stain-proof.
Which clasps can I choose on the Specialty Wrap?
C-clasps on the first molars as standard, or Adams, ball or soldered C-clasps.
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