Spacers for retainers
Spacers can also be used to add length to the retainer. This turns the Retainer into a “packing” device.
![spacers on retainer](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image3-1-300x282.jpg)
Another option for the retainer with a center hole is spacers.
These are used to extend the length of any retainer with the 1/4 inch center hole.
![Retainer with spacer](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/notched_spacer_retainer-300x225.jpg)
The notched spacer option is available for those with a frenulum
![retainer spacers DTR](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image6-1-300x225.jpg)
The spacers are made from the same machined nylon as the retainer and are approximately 1/4 inch ( 7 – 8 mm ) and 1/2 inch (12-13mm ) thick.
![standard spacers](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Standard_spacers-300x225.jpg)
The standard set
1 standard 1/4 inch spacers
1 standard 1/2 inch spacer
3 nylon screws/wingnuts
![Notched spacers](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Notched_spacers-300x225.jpg)
The notched set
1 standard 1/4 inch spacer
1 notched 1/2 inch spacer
3 nylon screws/wingnuts
![notched spacers](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/notched-spacers-300x206.jpg)
Only the 1/2 inch spacer is a notched in the notched spacer set
![DTR retainer screws](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Image8-1-300x167.jpg)
Nylon screws are used to hold the spacer(s) in place.
![DTR retainer with spacer](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Retainer-spacer-1-300x198.jpg)
Spacers are countersunk so that the nylon screw sits inside the spacer.
![](https://n4i6b0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/solid_threaded-300x131.jpg)
Spacers can NOT be used with threaded or solid retainers
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Spacers$20.00 – $25.00
I only used spacers for a short time just to test out the concept since I was restored by the time I made them available. It is a way to increase the length of the Retainer without having to purchase a longer Retainer.