Quick Video on how I bend the 'C' clasp for an orthodontic retainer. I use .036 SS wire, Large Serrated Lab bird beak pliers and a felt tip pen. If you would like to see me bend the other side check out the members only section on my blog www.DesignerRetainer.com
Here is where I got the model holder I use in this video.
http://www.greatlakesortho.com/commerce/detail/index.cfm?nPID=934
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPZqpYqSSpw
Today I have my friend Jay Tyler on. He is the "GodFather" of ortho lab training. We will discuss taking this quarantine time to learn something new. Perhaps a new career in ortho lab or polish up some of your skills!. Jays You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BN6iZ20pC6lT4wOL13CDw Jay's Website of Ortho Lab Training: https://www.ortholabvideos.com/our-videos Things I order for my Lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2D9I1XL37SPN8&ref=idea_share_inf The gear I use to make my videos: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2UJ8XD3571VEK&ref=idea_share_inf Interested in learning more? -Would you like to support my future videos? -Would you like to be a part of the building of an online Ortho lab school? -You can help for as little as $1 a month? Check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/retainerdesigner
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An overview of the construction of pedo partial. This is used to replace teeth on some kids that loose their front baby teeth years before their adult ones will come in. It also helps to maintain space during their growing years. This method of construction is also covered in in the book "Practical Guide to Orthodontic Appliances" by Great Lakes Orthodontics. www.GreatLakesOrtho.com If you have any questions leave them below or check out www.DesignerRetainer.com
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Here is a quick video showing how I custom bend an adams clasps from a straight piece of ortho wire. Here are put into some orthodontic retainers.
Things i order for my Lab:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner
Interested in learning more?
-Would you like to support my future videos?
-Would you like to be a part of the building of an online Ortho lab school?
-You can help for as little as $1 a month?
Check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/retainerdesigner
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSzU2A6cq6A
A quick video showing the spinner beads to help train the tongue in certain patents.
See the blog for more pictures.
Www.DesignerRetainer.com
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Here are 10 tips I have discovered over that past couple of years working at this new lab that have really increase my wire-bending speed. These are a few of those tips that I think are easy to implement in your daily routine.
Big Thanks to special guest Steve Szara of Szara Dental Lab who contributed 2 of his tips to the list. Check out his YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--sl3n7kaPA_ucRVoFfang
and be sure and subscribe so that you won’t miss any of his videos.
Here is a link to the time tracker PDF: http://blog.retainerdesigner.com/?p=1460&preview=true
Here is the list I cover.
1. Eliminate distractions.
2. Clean/organize wire bending area.
3. Have wires/auxiliaries available and ready to go.
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Here is a real quick video showing how I do my acrylic application step in the construction of a retainer. THe method is call " Salt and Pepper" because of the alternating application of the monomer (Liquid) and Polymer (Powder). I have also heard it called "Shooting Acrylic" which I think I like better!
I get my Polymer and Monomer from http://jbcandcompany.com/
Check out www.DesginerRetainer.com for more information.
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Here is the second part of the Band and loop Series which covers soldering.
Model Holder: My favorite for bending and soldering band and loops
http://jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=811&bc=no
Flux:
http://jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=919&bc=no
Silver Solder:
http://jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=1077&bc=no
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxxbJzelOE
Part 2 of the spring retainer series shows the wire bending process for this particular type of spring retainer hawley. It also includes the steps to prepare the appliance for the acrylic processing which is the 3rd part of the series
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