Prior to getting Invisalign, I had ruined my nails and they became really thinned out and made it impossible for me to remove my liners without destroying my nails further. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. and then 3D print models for aligners, vacuum forming aligners, and then finishing and delivering them to the patient! A neat feature is that the PUL System has a unique rubbery chewie that can be moved down the handle to be used as a tool to seat the aligner.

Each side has a tapered end to fit under your aligner allowing you to carefully remove it from your teeth without damage. To remove an aligner or retainer from your bottom teeth: Position the OrthoKey so that the end of the OrthoKey is parallel to the lower aligner. The ART (appliance removal tool) makes it easy and safe for the patient to remove the appliance without risk of damage. If you have a clear braces (removable retainers), this handy tool will make your life easier…and hopefully save you some broken fingernails!Last but not least, no more finger fishing for a hygienic removal process that will protect brittle nails, and manicures, and reduce finger strain.

Aligner removal tools are mostly plastic devices that you can use, in lieu of your fingers, to remove your aligner trays from your dental arches. There have been several products developed over the years to aligner removal and I find these aligner removal tools can be a great aid to my patients. These simple cost-effective elastic hooks can be helpful for teaching first time aligner wearers how to remove their new clear aligner and as a result are a great tool to recommend to beginners. While it is possible to remove an aligner with one's fingers, doing so is not as easy as it may seem.Patients complain about the struggle they have trying to remove the appliance ending up with sore and broken finger nails or they are frustrated with existing tools that don't give sufficient grip. Using a clean aligner removal tool introduces fewer germs to your mouth, helping to reduce the risk of illness and infection. OrthoKey’s ergonomic patented design provides a comfortable grip for effective, hygienic and intuitive clear aligner removal.

The large size and ridged plastic prevent the tool from flexing when removing an aligner from the mouth.

Today, the PUL portfolio of products has grown to meet the needs of dental professionals and consumers. Clear Aligner removal tool helps to remove your aligners easily and quickly even with multiple attachments on your teeth. You may need to experiment with a few different disposable and reusable options before discovering the perfect removal tool for your needs. OrthoKey is the original and best choice aligner removal tool for clear aligners and invisalign where "finger fishing" is not an option due to the tightness of the aligner, multiple attachments, brittle nails and hygienic reasons that inhibit the removal process. We also recommend purchasing the OrthoKey in advance, as new aligners and Invisalign can be very tight fitting and hard to remove without.

If your aligners are very tight, rinse your mouth with warm water before removing them with the removal tool. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).You can keep one in your car, another in your purse, backpack or briefcase and yet another one another at work. We know that fresh pairs of aligners are always tough to remove especially with soft, short or long fingernails or weak finger strength- so don’t get hangry trying to remove them alone! However, if you've got short fingernails and a bunch of dental attachments, this thing is a lifesaver. Plus, you need to make sure that your fingers are clean, or you'll be getting all sorts of germs in your mouth. While elastic placement hooks are traditionally used to aid patients with placing inter-arch elastics around the hooks on bands and brackets – these elastic hooks can double as an aligner removal tool too!