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Ohlendorf Appliance Lab

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Ohlendorf Appliance Lab

Dental Laboratory Specializing in Appliance Therapy for Adults and Children. Our full service lab serves all 50 states and is centrally located in St. Louis, MO.
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Since 1933, Ohlendorf Appliance Laboratory (OAL) has been a leader in the dental industry. We are a full service Appliance Therapy lab offering the finest specialized and individually fabricated dental appliances. Being a family owned, third generation business the Ohlendorf family understands the importance of our clients with complete case solutions. OAL has heavily invested in expert personnel

and the latest technology to ensure your every case will be exactly as prescribed and delivered on time. Our staff attends hundreds of hours of Continuing Education Programs each year centered around Appliance Therapy, so we can stay up to date on the latest technology, techniques, and trends in the industry. Our Expert Technical Support Staff can answer your questions with the most current information that is available. Please give us a call to experience how we will personally make a difference with your next case!

08/13/2025

🦷 Expansion + Tandem Bow = Airway-Ortho Power Combo 🦷

When you pair a tandem bow with an expander, you're not just correcting bites, you're creating space for healthier breathing and growth.

🔹 Expansion – Widens the maxilla, improving nasal airway volume and giving the tongue more room to rest in the palate.
🔹 Tandem Bow – Guides the upper jaw forward, enhancing facial balance and supporting a more open airway.
🔹 Together – They address both width and position of the maxilla for a comprehensive, growth-friendly airway solution.

💡 This combination is especially powerful in mixed dentition, shaping not only the smile but the airway, sleep, and overall health.

📸 Pictured: Tandem bow integrated with expansion appliance, airway orthodontics at its best.

08/07/2025

🌈 MAKE APPLAINCES FUN! 🌈

Kids LOVE customizing their smile with bold colors and cool patterns - like camo, glitter, or their favorite shades!
Parents LOVE the comfort, easy cleaning, and gentle, effective results.

Removable Schwarz Appliance:

🦷 Expands arches
🦷 Corrects crowding
🦷 Removable & adjustable

Give your patients a reason to SMILE about their orthodontic treatment!

Call and ask us about our colorful, removable appliances options today at 1-800-325-8921.

08/04/2025

We offer two Clear Hold Retainer packages: 2x2 and 4x4.

You can scan the patient at their final appointment before debond, we’ll digitally remove the brackets for you, so you can deliver retainers immediately after the brackets come off.

Clear Hold 2x2 Package: 2 Upper and lower retainers and 3D models
Clear Hold 4x4 Package: 4 Upper and lower retainers and 3D models

Make the transition from braces to retainers easy and convenient for your patients!

Call us at 1-800-325-8921 to find out more

07/24/2025

Transform your practice with 3D printed bands!

07/17/2025

🍉Looking for minor tooth movement or to finish out a case?

Adding an individual spring to your retainer can make a big difference in achieving those final movements.

And don’t forget, fun designs can go a long way in boosting patient compliance! 😁🎨✨

07/15/2025

Sending Scans? 🦷✨

Let us show you how our digital workflow and personalized support can make a real difference for your practice and your patients.

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

📲 Ready to get started?

See how to send your scans here or give us a call at 1-800-325-8921 with any questions.

07/07/2025

✨Upper 3 way expander with hang clasps and c-clasps😁

What’s your favorite design⁉️

06/30/2025

Benefits of Using Colors with Orthodontic Appliances

🎨 Personal Expression – Patients can choose colors that reflect their personality, favorite teams, school colors, or holidays.

😊 Improved Compliance – When patients like the way their appliance looks, they’re more likely to wear it consistently.

🧒 Better Engagement for Kids – Younger patients are often more excited about treatment when they can choose their own colors.

Call us at 1-800-325-8921 to get a color chart.

06/19/2025

3D Printed Slimline Expander with Full Lingual Contour.

Why choose 3D printed bands?

✅ Custom Fit – Designed from a digital scan for a precise fit, no spacers needed.
✅ Faster Chair Time – No trial and error means quicker appointments.
✅ Consistent Quality – CAD/CAM design ensures accuracy every time.
✅ Easy Cementation – Cleaner fit with minimal excess.
✅ Fully Digital Workflow – Simple, efficient, and modern.

Have you tried 3D bands? Call us at 1-800-325-8921 to find out more.

06/16/2025

✨ CLEAR SOLUTIONS ✨
Invisible Tray Systems Designed for Every Stage of Treatment

✅ Individual Tooth Movement
✅ Full Arch Alignment
✅ Long-Term Retention

💡 Explore our system options:

🦷 CLEAR EXPRESS
1–5 tray system to align anterior teeth
• Great for minor relapse
• Avg. treatment: 2–4 months

🦷 CLEAR FORCE
Full arch system
• Handles more complex crowding/rotations
• Avg. treatment: 8–12 months

🦷 CLEAR HOLD
Single invisible/Essix retainer

🦷 CLEAR HOLD PACKAGE 2x2
2 sets of upper & lower retainers + printed models and digitally stored models

🦷 CLEAR HOLD PACKAGE 4x4
4 sets of upper & lower retainers + printed models and digitally stored models

🙋 Need help choosing?
Check “Please Call Doctor to Discuss Case” on your Rx form, we’re happy to assist!

You can also contact us at 1-800-325-8921

06/10/2025

✨ Full Arch Expander (FAE)

These expanders are specifically designed to:

✅ Develop the arches to their proper width and length
✅ Help open the airway
✅ Create space to align the anterior teeth
✅ Round out the arches to create proper tongue function

‼️The individual stainless steel finger springs allow for precise tooth movement that you control as an added benefit during treatment‼️

These appliances can be used to treat patients of all ages.

☎️ call us at 1-800-325-8921 to find out more.

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06/04/2025

😄 Biobloc Stage 1: More Reasons to Smile 😄

Looking for an early treatment option that promotes healthy facial growth and long-term function?

Biobloc Stage 1 gives you the chance to intervene early and guide growth in a way that supports airway health, better sleep, and more stable orthodontic outcomes.

✅ Promotes forward maxillary development
✅ Improves tongue posture and encourages nasal breathing
✅ Opens the airway often improving sleep quality
✅ Creates space to reduce future crowding
✅ Lays the foundation for long-term facial balance and function

Biobloc Stage 1 doesn’t just move teeth, it supports whole-face development and helps kids grow into healthier, more confident smiles.

Let’s give your patients more reasons to smile. 😊

Address

9781 Green Park Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO
63123

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+13145333440

Website

http://ohlendorfappliancelab.com/

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