ProTain™ – digital retainer, upper & lower jaw
ProTain™ – digital retainer
Customised according to your 3D scan data - within only 1 day*.
Order your retainer with just 3 clicks!
Delivery contains:
- ProTain™ retainer (5-strand stainless steel twist, .0215") with gold coating for the upper and lower jaw
- 3D model
- Paper printout of the virtual planning
- Customised transfer jig
Current study:
Twistflex retainers remain the gold standard regarding biomechanical properties and long-term sufficiency. [1]
Your advantages
Perfect fit of the retainer thanks to 3D planning
- Accurate fit thanks to computer-aided planning and design
- Also suitable for the upper jaw thanks to 3D simulation of the occlusion
- Slim design
- High wearing comfort and easier oral hygiene for patients
Saves time in the practice and laboratory
- No impression necessary
- No model fabrication necessary
- No manual bending of the retainers
Fabrication using state-of-the-art robot technology
- Precisely bent retainers, as if customised
- Higher fracture resistance compared to manually produced retainers, as the wire is only bent once per bend
Extremely fast production and shipment
- Your retainers are usually shipped the next working day*.
- Please note that Shop-Artikel mit einer shop items with an article number beginning with ‘Z ...’ will be delivered 1-2 days later for logistical reasons. If you would like your ProTain™ retainers to be dispatched immediately, please place this as a separate order.
Simple and precise bonding
- Defined position thanks to the customised transfer jig supplied
- Transparent material for checking the correct fit
- Easier to work with
12-month guarantee against material breakage
- Durable stainless steel wire of the highest quality with 24-carat gold plating
- In the rare event of material breakage, you will receive a free replacement**
Top quality and safety
- Manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and qualified employees in Germany
- Managed by specialized orthodontists
- Quality management system (QMS) in accordance with ISO 13485
Easy ordering in just 3 clicks:
1.enter the reference number
For easy allocation of the retainers in your practice. Please do not enter the patient's name (data protection)
2. 3D scan upload
The most common formats are accepted: .stl, .obj, .ply
3. send order
After you have submitted your order, the production of your retainers starts immediately. OrthoDepot takes over the computer-aided planning and design of the retainers. The retainers are manufactured in Germany by qualified dental technicians under the supervision of a specialised orthodontists. They are usually shipped the next working day*.
PD Dr. Björn Ludwig about the ProTain™ – digital retainer
*Without guarantee, plus 1-2 days shipping,
**Shipping costs may apply
[1] Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics, 5 2023:
Comparison of six different CAD/CAM retainers with the stainless steel Twistflex retainer: an in vitro study on survival rate and stability
[Christoph J. Roser · Carolien Bauer · Lutz Hodecker · Andreas Zenthöfer · Christopher J. Lux · Stefan Rues]
Disclaimer: OrthoDepot reserves the right to refuse orders due to unfavourable anatomical conditions. Thank you for your understanding!
ProTain™ and PentaTwist™ Gold are registered trademarks of OrthoDepot GmbH.
**Shipping costs may apply
[1] Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics, 5 2023:
Comparison of six different CAD/CAM retainers with the stainless steel Twistflex retainer: an in vitro study on survival rate and stability
[Christoph J. Roser · Carolien Bauer · Lutz Hodecker · Andreas Zenthöfer · Christopher J. Lux · Stefan Rues]
Disclaimer: OrthoDepot reserves the right to refuse orders due to unfavourable anatomical conditions. Thank you for your understanding!
ProTain™ and PentaTwist™ Gold are registered trademarks of OrthoDepot GmbH.
Bonding instructions
Product recommendation:
* Flowable Composits:
+ Advantage: easier processing due to flowability
- Disadvantage: lower hold
Recommendation no. 1
• 3M™ Transbond™ MIP Primer (Art.-Nr. 712-025) + 3M™ Transbond™ Supreme LV (Art.-Nr. 712-046)
Recommendation no. 2
Reliance Orthodontic Products™: Assure™ Plus Primer (Art.-Nr. R041) + FlowTain™ (Art.-Nr. R002)
Retainer Bonding-Paste:
+ Advantage: better hold due to higher filler content
- Disadvantage: somewhat more difficult processing
Recommendation no. 3
• 3M™ Transbond™ MIP Primer (Art.-Nr. 712-025) + 3M™ Transbond™ LR (Art.-Nr. 712-038)
Recommendation no. 4
• Reliance Orthodontic Products™: Assure™ Plus Primer (Art.-Nr. R041) + L.C.R.™ (Art.-Nr. R001)
PD Dr. Björn Ludwig – clinical procedure
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Product recommendation:
* Flowable Composits:
+ Advantage: easier processing due to flowability
- Disadvantage: lower hold
Recommendation no. 1
• 3M™ Transbond™ PLUS Primer (Art.-Nr. 712-090) + 3M™ Transbond™ Supreme LV (Art.-Nr. 712-046)
Retainer Bonding-Paste:
+ Advantage: better hold due to higher filler content
- Disadvantage: somewhat more difficult processing
Recommendation no. 2
• 3M™ Transbond™ PLUS Primer (Art.-Nr. 712-090) + 3M™ Transbond™ LR (Art.-Nr. 712-038)
Frequently ask questions (FAQ)
How are the retainers designed?
OrthoDepot takes care of the computer-aided planning and design of the retainers.
The retainers are manufactured in Germany by qualified dental technicians under the supervision of a specialised orthodontists.
As a customer, it is enough to submit the 3D jaw scans. OrthoDepot will take care of all further steps for you.
As a customer, it is enough to submit the 3D jaw scans. OrthoDepot will take care of all further steps for you.
For who is the ProTain Retainer suitable?
Treatment with the ProTain™ retainer is the ideal solution in the following cases:
- Following orthodontic treatment to ensure the success of the treatment and to prevent recurrences
- To avoid tertiary crowding
- To stabilise the teeth after trauma
- Following orthodontic treatment to ensure the success of the treatment and to prevent recurrences
- To avoid tertiary crowding
- To stabilise the teeth after trauma
Do I need special bonding?
You can use ProTain™ retainers with all standard bonding materials for retainers.
Can the ProTain retainer remain intraorally during an MRI scan?
ProTain retainers can be left in place during an MRI scan if all bonding points are intact. Please note that minor artefacts may occur in the image.
How do I get a replacement if the retainer I used breaks within 12 months?
Please send a short message to the following e-mail address:
info@orthodepot.eu
The OrthoDepot service team will contact you immediately.
info@orthodepot.eu
The OrthoDepot service team will contact you immediately.
Scientific articles on the retainer in stainless steel multiple versilt 0.215’ (Zachrisson Retainer)
Issue 5 2023
Comparison of six different CAD/CAM retainers vs. the stainless steel retainer: an in vitro investigation of survial rate and stability
[Christoph J. Roser · Carolien Bauer · Lutz Hodecker · Andreas Zenthöfer · Christopher J. Lux · Stefan Rues]
""Conclusion
Twistflex retainers remain the gold standard regarding biomechanical properties and long-term sufficiency. Of the CAD/CAM retainers tested, Ti5 retainers seem to be the most suitable alternative. In contrast, all other CAD/CAM retainers investigated in this study showed high failure rates and had significantly lower Fmax values."
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Issue 5 2023
Comparison of six different CAD/CAM retainers vs. the stainless steel retainer: an in vitro investigation of survial rate and stability
[Christoph J. Roser · Carolien Bauer · Lutz Hodecker · Andreas Zenthöfer · Christopher J. Lux · Stefan Rues]
""Conclusion
Twistflex retainers remain the gold standard regarding biomechanical properties and long-term sufficiency. Of the CAD/CAM retainers tested, Ti5 retainers seem to be the most suitable alternative. In contrast, all other CAD/CAM retainers investigated in this study showed high failure rates and had significantly lower Fmax values."
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Multistranded wire bonded retainers: From start to success
[Björn U. Zachrisson] download
ProTain™ retainers are made from a 5-strand wire of durable medical grade stainless steel alloy with 24 carat gold plating. Manufactured by Dynaflex Inc (USA).
With the delivery, you will receive an individual declaration of conformity for customised products in accordance with Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR), stating the exact material compositions.
