Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

Fixed Appliances Made to Your Prescription

We make fixed orthodontic appliances for NHS and private orthodontists across the UK, including bonded (fixed) retainers, rapid maxillary expanders, transpalatal arches and lower lingual holding arches. Every appliance is made to your prescription by experienced orthodontic technicians, from intraoral scans or posted impressions.

Invisible Braces
Bonded (fixed) lingual retainer wire on an upper anterior model, lab-made for orthodontists by Wimbledon Orthodontic Laboratory

Bonded Retainer

Used for long-term retention after active treatment. A wire bonded to the lingual surfaces of the upper or lower anterior teeth holds them in place, often alongside clear retainers.

Lower lingual holding arch with molar bands on a lower model, made to prescription for orthodontists

Lingual Arch

A lower holding arch used to maintain arch length after phase I treatment or the early loss of a primary molar.

Rapid palatal expander (Hyrax) with banded first molars and midline expansion screw on an upper model, lab-made for orthodontists

Palatal Expander

Used in growing patients to widen the maxilla and increase upper arch perimeter.

Transpalatal arch (TPA) with molar bands and palatal loop on an upper model, made to prescription for orthodontists

TPA Appliance

A transpalatal arch linking the upper first molars to reinforce anchorage and maintain arch width, often after expansion.

Testimonials

What Our Orthodontists Say

Wimbledon Orthodontic Laboratory has forged strong partnerships with orthodontic professionals nationwide for over 30 years. Discover what they think of our services.

Pamela Thakral Google review

Used this excellent Laboratory for the past 20 years. They are brilliant and very responsive if I have any questions about the design of my appliances and always offer a very good service to our patients and efficient fabrication and delivery of the appliances.

Barbican Orthodontic Clinic Google review

I have been using Wimbledon Orthodontic Laboratory for 25+ years. The service has always been excellent and would not use anyone else!

Alex R Orthodontist

I have used Wimbledon Orthodontic for many years - The appliances are always of a very high standard. If there are any problems which is very rare - they are very quick to sort out the problem. They provide a very personal service and really try to help you in any way they can. I cannot recommend them enough.

Garry M Specialist Orthodontist

A loyal client for over 25 years, I have consistently relied on Wimbledon Orthodontic Laboratory for their professional expertise. Behroz Banan and his team have cultivated a culture of efficiency, fair pricing, and staying at the forefront of orthodontic advancements. Their dedication to open communication and personalized service is invaluable.

Nick H Orthodontist

I have worked with Behroz and his team at Wimbledon for the last 8 years in a number of different clinical settings. The turnaround of work is efficient and manufactured to a high standard. If there is ever a query or special request, Behroz is always happy to discuss on the phone, and goes out of his way to help to deliver the appliance that is required. I wouldn’t use anyone else.

Removable Retainers and Other Appliances

We also make removable retainers, clear Essix retainers, the TransRetainer™, and speciality appliances such as space maintainers and habit-breaking appliances. Contact us or request our price list for details.

Twin block functional appliance with clear acrylic upper and lower blocks on white study models, lab-made for orthodontists

Twin Block

The Twin Block is a removable functional appliance used in growing patients to correct Class II malocclusions.

Hawley retainer with clear acrylic baseplate, labial bow and Adams clasps on an upper model, made to prescription for orthodontists

Hawley Retainer

The Hawley retainer is a removable retainer made from an acrylic baseplate with a labial bow and retentive clasps.

Upper removable appliance (URA) with pink acrylic baseplate, midline expansion screw and Adams clasps on an upper model, lab-made for orthodontists

Upper Removable Appliance

An upper removable appliance (URA) is an active acrylic appliance used for simple tooth movements, expansion and bite opening.