A medical device is an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part, or accessory which is:1  recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them, medical device is an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part, or accessory which is: 1  recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them,
1 On average, a retainer can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,100 for both the top and bottom. 2  For those that have dental insurance, many policies will cover a portion of the procedure depending on what the deductible, co-pay, etc.3  For example, a patient in Houston, Texas had bonded retainers ordered for a total of $1,400. If braces are not needed, an orthodontist can fit a retainer to fix problems such as an overbite. 2  On average, a retainer can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,100 for both the top and bottom.
Answer: retainer replacement. By Sarah h. It is best to replace your retainer as soon as possible to prevent further movement of your teeth. Keep in mind that the retainer will retain the teeth in their current position. The average cost for a removable (Hawley) retainer is $275 per arch.You may want to look into an appliance that will move the tooth back into alignment, then act as a retainer. This can be accomplished with an Essix appliance, which is much like an Invisalign aligner. Essix appliances range between $350-$600.Speak with the dentist at your next visit and find out your options.ou may want to look into an appliance that will move the tooth back into alignment, then act as a retainer. This can be accomplished with an Essix appliance, which is much like an Invisalign aligner. Essix appliances range between $350-$600. Speak with the dentist at your next visit and find out your options.