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Clinician's Choice® DualForce™ Active-Wedges actively engage the matrix band and adjacent tooth. Active-Wedges are designed to easily glide into position with a collapsing tip that re-opens once fully placed. The ideal Active-Wedge contour and strong internal spine place significant force on the matrix band to seal margins to eliminate overhangs and reduce composite flash – translating to less finishing time. Other features and benefits include:
- Ideal contour to provide matrix/wedge/tooth seal to minimize flash and eliminate overhangs
- Collapsing tip for easy placement, rebounds when fully seated – preventing back-out
- Provides 2lbs of separation force
- Strong internal spine creates tooth separation, increases seal at proximal box
- Notched handle to match cotton pliers
- Available in 5 ISO colour-coded sizes, including #5 “Deep Seal” Wedge
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With rubber dam in place (Clinician's Choice® True™ Dental Dam), pre-op view of wide Class II on first molar requiring replacement.
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Ultra-Wrap matrix band in place extending well beyond the proximal line angles. Ultra-Wrap is made from .0015" semi-hard stainless steel making it more resistant to crimping during placement.
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The Active-Wedge tip collapses during insertion for easy placement, then re-expands when fully seated, regaining full contour for an improved matrix band seal.
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Once seated, the DualForce Sectional Matrix System provides a complete gingival seal with a tight vertical seal of the matrix band along with a strong and stable separation force, resulting in less chance of composite flash.
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First increment of Evanesce Restorative material adapted to include Ultra-Wrap's pre-contoured occlusal lip, establishing an ideal rolling marginal ridge.
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Evanesce composite adapts to the internal surfaces of the preparation with excellent packability.
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Evanesce is easily sculpted with no slumping, efficiently and effectively establishing the ideal occlusal anatomy before the final curing.
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The A.S.A.P. Pre-polisher gently diminishes small surface defects without affecting anatomy.
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Pre-polishing completed.
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After just 10-15 seconds of polishing with the A.S.A.P. Final High Shine Polisher, the final esthetic restoration with an optimal proximal contact.
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Dr. Parag R. Kachalia.
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Deep Class II pre-molar preparation.
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DualForce Punch Pliers pinch and grip the matrix's occlusal tab allowing for easy placement of the matrix band.
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The Active-Wedge tip collapses during insertion for easy placement, then re-expands when fully seated, regaining full contour for an improved matrix band seal.
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DualForce Rings are easy to expand, yet provide more separation force once placed. DualForce Rings adapt intimately in the embrasure area.
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Once seated, the DualForce Sectional Matrix System provides a complete gingival seal with a tight vertical seal of the matrix band along with a strong and stable separation force, resulting in less chance of composite flash.
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MaxEtch, G5 Desensitizer and MPa Max Adhesive provide outstanding bond strength and dentin/enamel seal. Evanesce (shade A1D) Restorative Material is incrementally placed into the preparation.
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Evanesce composite adapts to the internal surfaces of the preparation with excellent packability using the REJ #10 posterior non-stick instrument.
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Once the restoration is fully cured, DualForce Punch Pliers may be used anywhere along the matrix band to perforate it for a secure grip and easy removal. Lack of flash and overhangs greatly reduce finishing time.
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Diamond impregnated A.S.A.P. Pre-Polisher (10-15 seconds) and Final High Shine polisher (10-15 seconds) quickly result in a beautiful lustre.
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Final esthetic restoration that mimics natural form and function.
Dentistry and Photography Courtesy of Dr. Robert Margeas.
DualForce Active-Wedges from Clinician's Choice actively engage the matrix band and adjacent tooth. Active-Wedges are designed to easily glide into position with a collapsing tip that re-opens once fully placed.
Dr. Marc Geissberger demonstrates placement of DualForce Matrix Band and Active-Wedge. Technique tip presented by Hands-OnLine LIVE
DualForce Active-Wedge Refills include 100 wedges per pack. Available in the following sizes and colours:
- Size 1 Purple (Item Number: 209001)
- Size 2 White (209002)
- Size 3 Blue (209003)
- Size 4 Green (209004)
- Size 5 Black (209005)
DualForce Active-Wedge Kit (209000) contains 40 x each size wedge (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5).
View the DualForce Sectional Matrix System Product Sheet.
View the DualForce Sectional Matrix System Instructions For Use/SDS.
View Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD on Sectional Matrix Systems
View the clinical product application in the article Simplifying the Class II Composite with Bulk Fill: Efficiency without compromise by Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS and Kayla E. Erps, Senior Dental Student at the University of Iowa.
View article Creating Predictable Composite Contacts by Dr. Parag R. Kachalia in Inside Dentistry.
View the DualForce Sectional Matrix System Dental Product Shopper Product Spotlight.
Recommended Matrix Rings: Clinician's Choice DualForce Molar & Pre-Molar Rings
Recommended Matrix Bands: Clinician's Choice DualForce Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands
Recommended Ring Forceps: Clinician's Choice DualForce Ring Forceps
Recommended Punch Pliers: Clinician's Choice DualForce Punch Pliers
Recommended Matrix Forceps: Clinician's Choice DualForce Matrix Forceps
Complete System: Clinician's Choice DualForce Sectional Matrix System