Retention Protocol Calculator

Determine retainer type, wear schedule, and replacement interval based on relapse risk factors and time since treatment.

Months Since Debond

Original Crowding Severity

Patient Age

years

Treatment Type

Extraction Case

Rotations Corrected

Diastema Closed

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Relapse Risk Score

Daily Wear Hours22

Essix Replacement Interval (months)6

Annual Essix Cost ($)$300

Annual Fixed Retainer Cost ($)$75

Next Replacement (months)6

Months Since Debond0

Upper RetainerEssix clear retainer

Lower RetainerFixed bonded wire (3-3)

Wear PhaseFull-time (remove only to eat/brush)

Annual Hawley Cost$117

How to Use This Calculator

Enter treatment type completed (full fixed, limited, aligner), patient age, and growth status.
Enter any high-risk relapse factors: spacing, rotations, periodontal history.
Read the recommended retention protocol: retainer type, wear schedule, and monitoring interval.
Review evidence-based retention duration — most patients require indefinite nighttime retainer wear.
Document the retention protocol in the treatment record and review with the patient at debond.

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