After having a fixed brace on my upper teeth, I had a bonded retainer fitted which I will keep for an indefinite period. My ortho places this type of retainer in cases where she thinks there is a high chance of relapse.
I was also given a clear essix retainer to wear 12 hours each night pending my review in 6 months time.
I was concerned that the essix retainer might wear out reasonably quickly so I asked my ortho if I could pay to have a hawley retainer as well to act as back up and for longer term use. My ortho agreed this was a good idea and I received my hawley yesterday.
So I have one of each of the main types of retainer. Pictures attached.
Jem
Full house of retainers
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Full house of retainers
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Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)
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Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)
Click here for my story http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42194
Re: Full house of retainers
Sounds a prudent (and good) idea Jem. I'm still in braces but my gf hates that her (pair of) essix shrunk leaving her with nothing now she's sure they have moved. I was thinking of asking for a bonded retainer just because I'm sure I'll not be a "perfect" patient about wearing them. 