Custom Digital Retainers for LA Dentists & Orthodontists

    DentRx Dental Lab partners with dentists and orthodontists throughout Los Angeles County to provide precision-fit digital retainers. Eliminate messy impression materials, deliver comfortable appliances faster, and keep permanent digital records for easy replacements.

    Beyond retainers, we offer full CAD/CAM digital scanning, crowns and bridges, and implant prosthetics for practices throughout LA County.

    Why Digital Retainers?

    High Accuracy: Eliminates the inaccuracies and distortions of alginate or PVS impressions.

    Faster Turnaround: Receive appliances sooner without waiting for physical mail delivery of impressions.

    Patient Comfort: Dramatically improve the patient experience by skipping the impression tray entirely.

    Digital Archiving: We can recreate a lost or broken retainer from the saved digital file with no new scan needed.

    How It Works

    1

    Intraoral Scan

    Capture the upper and lower arches along with the bite using your intraoral scanner.

    2

    Submit File

    Export the scan as an STL file and send it to our lab along with your prescription indicating retainer type.

    3

    Digital Fabrication

    Our technicians use the digital model to precisely 3D print or thermoform the retainers to spec.

    4

    Quality Control & Delivery

    Each retainer is polished, inspected for optimal fit, and shipped directly to your office.

    Accepted Formats

    Scanner-agnostic. We accept all intraoral scan formats. Export your STL or PLY file and send it directly to our lab.

    Turnaround Time

    3-5 Business Days

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What types of retainers do you fabricate?

    We fabricate Essix clear retainers, Hawley retainers, bonded lingual retainers, and bleaching trays. Indicate the type in your prescription and we will handle the rest.

    What is the difference between Essix and Hawley retainers?

    Essix retainers are clear thermoformed or 3D-printed trays that cover the entire arch, more discreet and preferred by most adult patients. Hawley retainers use a wire across the front teeth with an acrylic base, more durable and adjustable, often preferred for growing patients.

    Can a patient get a replacement retainer without coming back in?

    Yes. We archive every digital file. If a patient loses or breaks their retainer, we can fabricate a new one from the original digital model without requiring a new scan or appointment.

    Do you make bleaching trays from the same scan?

    Yes. If you need both a retainer and bleaching trays for the same patient, send one scan and indicate both on the Rx. We will fabricate both from the same digital model.

    Do you serve orthodontists and dentists throughout Los Angeles County?

    Yes. We work with orthodontic and general dental practices across LA County including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West LA, Culver City, Torrance, Pasadena, Burbank, and Long Beach.