Permanent Retainers: Pros, Cons, Costs, and Vs. Removable
Dec 20, 2019 · Permanent retainers are more commonly used on the teeth of the lower jaw. The retainer is called a lingual wire because it’s glued or bonded to the back surface oof your teeth. …
What Are Bonded Lingual Retainers? - Loudoun Orthodontics
Nov 16, 2022 · Bonded lingual retainers — also called fixed retainers, permanent retainers, or lingual wires — are active orthodontic treatments consisting of a thin metal wire. They are …
Bonded Lingual Retainers - Orthodontic Products
Nov 24, 2015 · Bonded lingual retainers provide an adequate means of maintaining anterior tooth position relatively independent of patient cooperation.
Retainer Types: Bonded, Hawley, Essix, and Clear Retainers
May 29, 2018 · The wire is cemented (bonded) to the inside of your front teeth to keep them from moving. Most often used on lower teeth, they are also called fixed, lingual wire, or bonded …
Permanent Retainers: Everything You Need To Know
Mar 27, 2023 · A permanent retainer (often called a “bonded” retainer) is of a small wire affixed across the lingual side of 4–6 teeth. Since this wire is behind your teeth, permanent retainers …
The Benefits of a Lingual Bonded Retainer - ALTA SMILES
A lingual bonded retainer is bonded (or glued) to the lingual (tongue side) of the teeth. A thin lingual retention wire is affixed to the first 6 (anterior) teeth of both the upper and lower arches. …
Fixed Retainer Costs, Pros and Cons of Permanent Retainers
Apr 8, 2025 · A permanent retainer (commonly referred to as a ‘fixed’, ‘bonded’, ‘lingual’ or ‘fixed bonded’ retainer) is a metal bar or wire placed behind your teeth to keep them in place after …