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 unique
Active-Wedge contour and strong internal spine places significant force on the matrix band to seal margins, eliminating overhangs and preventing composite flash – translating to less finishing time.
DualForce™ Active-Wedges
- Description
- Clinical Technique
- Resources
- Videos
- Instructions For Use / SDS
- FAQ
- Testimonials
- Product Configurations
Description
Vaulted tip prevents tissue lacerations and improves interproximal placement.
Tip that collapses during insertion and expands when seated to help seal matrix band/tooth interface.
Rigid internal spine that improves matrix band seal at proximal box while producing 2lbs of separating force.
Flexible “feathers” that adapt to matrix assisting with matrix/tooth seal.
Ribbed placement that locks with cotton pliers for stable placement.
“Deep Seal” bubble seals the tooth/matrix band interface in deep Class II restorations.
- 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 color coded sizes, including #5 “Deep Seal” Wedge
Clinical Technique
DualForce “Deep Seal” Wedge seals the tooth/matrix band interface – in deep Class II restorations – to eliminate composite overhang, flash and to reduce finishing time.
Dentistry and Photography Courtesy of Bob Margeas, DDS
Deep Class II pre-molar preparation.
DualForce Punch Pliers pinch and grip the matrix’s occlusal tab allowing for easy placement of the matrix band.
The Active-Wedge tip collapses during the insertion for easy placement, then re-expands when fully seated, regaining full contour for an improved matrix band seal.
DualForce Rings are easy to expand, yet provide more separation force once placed. DualForce Rings adapt intimately in the embrasure area.
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.
Total-etch, 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.
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.
Diamond impregnanted A.S.A.P. Pre-polisher (10-15 seconds) and Final High Shine polisher (10-15 seconds) quickly results in a beautiful luster.
Final esthetic restoration that mimics natural form and function.
Dentistry and Photography Courtesy of Parag R. Kachalia, DDS
With rubber dam in place (PARA Non-Latex Rubber Dam), pre-op view of wide Class II on first molar requiring replacement.
Ultra-Wrap matrix band in place extending well beyond the proximal line angles. Ultra-Wrap is made of 0.0015” / 38 microns semi-hard stainless steel making it more resistant to crimping during placement.
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.
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.
First increment of Evanesce Restorative material adapted to include Ultra-Wrap’s pre-contoured occlusal lip, establishing an ideal rolling marginal ridge.
Evanesce composite adapts to the internal surfaces of the preparation with excellent packability.
Evanesce is easily sculpted with no slumping, efficiently and effectively establishing the ideal occlusal anatomy before the final curing.
Evanesce composite adapts to the internal surfaces of the preparation with excellent packability.
The A.S.A.P. Pre-polisher gently diminishes small surface defects without affecting anatomy.
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.
Resources
Instructions For Use / SDS
Click here to view the DualForce Sectional Matrix System Instructions For Use/SDS.
FAQ
Ensure that the DualForce Ring is fully seated by gently pressing down on the plastic separating prongs (never directly on the dual NiTi rings) once it is placed on the tooth.
Ensure that the proper sterilization temperature and method are being used.
It is recommended to use a steam autoclave at 273oF only.
Ensure that the ring is expanded sufficiently to avoid premature contact of the separating prongs with the tooth as it is being seated.
- Approach the tooth with the expanded ring at a 45o angle.
- Place the separating prongs as close as possible to the gingival crest and gently press down on the plastic to ensure that it is fully seated. The dual NiTi rings themselves should never be manipulated as this will cause the separating prongs to shift.
- DualForce Rings are designed to sit at a 20o angle to allow for nesting of a second ring, to avoid a rubber dam clamp, and to clear an adjacent prominent cusp.
Testimonials
– Robert Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD
Product Configurations
Active-Wedge Intro Kit:
- Contains 40 x each size wedge (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5)
Active-Wedge 100-packs:
- #1 100-pack
- #2 100-pack
- #3 100-pack
- #4 100-pack
- #5 100-pack
DUALFORCE Complete Kit: 1 x Pre-Molar Ring (Orange), 1 x Molar Ring (Green), 25 x 4.5mm Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands, 25 x 5.5mm Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands, 25 x 6.5mm Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands, 20 x Active-Wedge #1 (Purple), 20 x Active-Wedge #2 (White), 20 x Active-Wedge #3 (Blue), 20 x Active-Wedge #4 (Green), 20 x Active-Wedge #5 (Black), 1 x Punch Pliers 1 x Ring Forceps
DUALFORCE Starter Kit: 1 x Pre-Molar Ring (Orange), 1 x Molar Ring (Green), 25 x 4.5mm Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands, 25 x 5.5mm Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands, 25 x 6.5mm Ultra-Wrap Matrix Bands, 20 x Active-Wedge #1 (Purple), 20 x Active-Wedge #2 (White), 20 x Active-Wedge #3 (Blue), 20 x Active-Wedge #4 (Green), 20 x Active-Wedge #5 (Black)