Hawley Retainer with C Clasps

Appliance Purpose / Function:

Appliance Components:

• Acrylic Arch
• Labial bow with adjustment loops anchored in the acrylic arch
• Circumferential clasps around the distal of the second molars

Suggested Materials:

• Wire: Chromium Cobalt wire or Stainless-Steel wire

Options:

• May be made with facial acrylic

Appliance Fabrication Standards:

• Labial bow is formed from 3 x 3
• The adjustment loops begin just distal to the mid point on the facial of the cuspid
• The loop ends at the interproximal of the cuspid and the 1st bicuspid
• The wire is in intimate contact with the teeth in the interproximal area as it crosses the occlusion
• The “C” clasp is formed to sit below the height of contour on the second molar
• The “C” clasp is maintains intimate contact with the tooth on the buccal and distal surfaces
• The palatal wires are formed about 1mm off the tissue to provide clearance for acrylic