[precisionortho]

Hi all, here is how I make my springers. This is the only picture I have right now, but more will follow. The active part is a pre-formed wire I get from Wehmer. You can see where I block out the acrylic along the midline. The labial bow, which has acrylic on it, and the .036" lingual wire are what hold the left and right side of the retainer together. The spring also does this but it's primary purpose is to apply force to the misaligned teeth. There will also be a pad of acrylic on the lingual section of the anterior teeth. I gain retention with a ball clasp mesial to the molars. I will take some more pictures the next time I fabricate one.