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Is an Orthodontic retainer which made of a metal wire and acrylic that surrounds the teeth and keeps them in place. This type of retainer is used to keep teeth straight after the fixed braces is removed, also Hawley retainer is normally worn full time for 3 months after the removal of your braces, then nights only after this period for at least one year following the removal of your braces.You should clean your retainer each night, if you are wearing your retainer around the clock, rinse it with warm water after taking it out of your mouth, and also before putting it back in later! This will help prevent bacterial buildup, also you can brush it with a tiny bit of toothpaste.

1- Molar relationship: The mesiobuccal cusp of the upper first molar occludes with the groove between the mesiobuccal and middle buccal cusp of the lower first molar.The distobuccal cusp of the upper first molar contact the mesiobuccal cusp of the lower second molar

2- Crown angulation: All tooth crowns are angulated mesially (mesiodistall tip).

3- Crown inclination: Indication refers to the labiolingual or buccolingual inclination of the crowns of the teeth.

A. Incisors are inclined toward the buccal or labial surface.

B. Upper posterior teeth are inclined lingually similarly from the canine to the premolars. Upper molar crowns are inclined slightly more than the canines and premolars.

C. Lower posterior teeth are inclined lingually , progressively more from canine to molars.

4- Rotations: Rotations are not present.

5- Spaces: Spaces are not present between teeth.

6- Occlusal plane: The plane is either flat or slightly curved.

From Andrews LF: Am J Orthod 62:296-309, 1972.
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Orthodontic wax or dental silicone is used to relief from irritation that may be caused by wires and brackets , it’s stop irritation between your braces and your lips, gums and cheeks. You can treat irritaion by placing the wax on the irritated parts ( brackets ) until the irritation stops. Don’t worry If you swallow the wax it is specially made to be digested. Put a small amount of wax on each irritated spot . replace the wax if needed as it flakes away and loses its stick. Orthodontic wax are available in a variety of flavors ( Mint flavor, Cherry flavor) also it can be Unflavoured .