Tongue Barrier
We offer a full suite of Orthodontic Solutions to meet your needs as a clinician.
The Tongue Barrier is a personalized orthodontic device that prevents discomfort and sores on the tongue from dental appliances such as expanders. It provides a hypoallergenic barrier between the dental appliance and the tongue to protect the tongue from irritation.
- Requires minimal effort to keep in good condition
- Made with high-quality materials that ensure its long-lasting use
- Fixed appliance
This product is primarily manufactured by an RDL Validated Outsource Provider but may also be manufactured internally by RDL staff.
This product is Quality Controlled and Inspected by Certified Quality Inspectors at RDL.
Related Science
Hichens, L., Rowland, H., Williams, A., Hollinghurst, S., Ewings, P., Clark, S., Ireland, A., & Sandy, J. (2007, August 1). Cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction: Hawley and vacuum-formed retainers. OUP Academic. Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://academic.oup.com/ejo/article/29/4/372/394220
Mai W;He J;Meng H;Jiang Y;Huang C;Li M;Yuan K;Kang N; “Comparison of Vacuum-Formed and Hawley Retainers: A Systematic Review.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24880842/.
Comparison of Vacuum-Formed and Hawley Retainers: A Systematic Review … https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK242545/.