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.
The fee for replacement retainers is $185 per retainer if you do not have our in-office retainer insurance since they are sent to an off site laboratory to be made. If you have taken the retainer insurance the co-pay is $35/retainer $70 for both.(Clear, custom fitted, removable retainers that cover the teeth). Finally, when retreatment due to relapse is required, the fee will vary from $985 to $1485 and usually takes 3-5 months to complete.he fee for replacement retainers is $185 per retainer if you do not have our in-office retainer insurance since they are sent to an off site laboratory to be made. If you have taken the retainer insurance the co-pay is $35/retainer $70 for both.