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Custom-made removable orthodontic appliances
At KarDent, we manufacture custom-made removable orthodontic appliances for orthodontists, dentists and dental practices. Each appliance is produced in accordance with the clinician’s prescription, based on submitted models, impressions or intraoral scans.
The appliance design may include an acrylic baseplate, orthodontic screws, clasps, bows, springs and other active or retentive components. Their type, position and configuration are adapted to the prescribed design and technical specifications.
Schwarz appliances and their modifications
This group includes conventional Schwarz appliances, appliances fitted with Crozat clasps, and designs incorporating additional active or retentive components.
Available modifications may include the type and position of the screw, the configuration of wire components, the extent of the acrylic baseplate and the retention method. Each appliance is manufactured according to the clinician’s individual prescription.
Removable retention appliances
We also manufacture acrylic retention plates and Hawley retainers. The design may be customised in terms of the extent of the acrylic component, the configuration of the labial bow and the type of retentive elements used.
The clinician determines the type of retention appliance and its prescribed use. The laboratory’s role is to manufacture the appliance accurately in accordance with the submitted documentation.
Functional appliances
Our range also includes functional appliances, such as Biobloc and Twin Block appliances. For bimaxillary appliances, an accurate construction bite registration is particularly important, as it defines the intended relationship between the maxilla and mandible.
Complete and precise documentation enables us to manufacture the appliance in accordance with the prescribed design and reduces the need for subsequent laboratory adjustments.
Manufacture based on models or scans
We accept both conventional and fully digital prescriptions. Appliances may be manufactured from physical models, impressions or intraoral scans. For digital cases, we produce working models using 3D printing technology.
The prescription should include the name of the appliance, a detailed description of its design, and information regarding the required screws, clasps and other components. For non-standard appliances, the manufacturing method may be discussed with our laboratory before production begins.