QuickTRAY: A Revolutionary Glue Gun Fixed Lingual Retainer Bonding Tray

Orthodontic relapse remains a persistent challenge despite proper treatment and retention protocols. Fixed retainers, typically stainless steel or tri-flex nickel–titanium wires bonded to the lingual surfaces of the anterior teeth, are commonly used to maintain alignment. However, direct retainer placement techniques often require more chairside time, making it difficult to maintain proper isolation, and they are highly tech-nique-sensitive. Indirect retainer placement methods, such as thermoformed sheet tray systems and putty impression techniques, are also available but tend to be more time-consuming, costly, and require specialized equipment for fabrication. To address these challenges, we developed a new, cost-effective indirect retainer placement tray system (QuickTRAY), which is made from glue-gun material. This system reduces chairside time and laboratory procedures while maintaining efficiency.