Orthodontic Lab Supplies

Materials for building orthodontic appliances in the laboratory: Dentaurum Orthocryl acrylics, TMA and stainless steel wires, palatal expansion screws, soldering wire and vacuum forming plates. Everything needed to turn a model into a retainer, expander or functional appliance.

Removable appliances are usually made with self-curing acrylic, applied by the sprinkle or dough technique and cured in a pressure pot to reduce porosity. Clasps, springs and labial bows are bent from hard stainless steel wire, while TMA suits springs that need more flexibility.

Vacuum formed plates are used for clear retainers, splints and bleaching trays. Thickness and hardness decide how the finished appliance behaves, so choose the plate for the job rather than using one grade for everything.