The function of a retainer is to maintain proper distance between rolling elements. Almost all roller bearings have stamped retainers made of iron-silicon bronze or lead brass. Run-of-the-mill ...

You have done the hard work. Your patient's teeth are straight, and now it is mostly up to them to keep it that way. Unfortunately, you can give patients all the instructions you want about regular ...

Dental retainers used to come only in clear or gum-colored shades. Now all that has changed and retainer-wearing may never be the same again. Professional Positioners Inc., a Wisconsin-based lab that ...

Permanent or fixed retainers are made of a metal wire that is glued to your teeth. Usually, this wire is smooth and solid or has a braided texture. It’s attached to your teeth and adjusted to your ...