Burtonbands anterior & intro kits

Natural-looking anterior restorations rely on proper contour and embrasure placement. These critical components are difficult to perfect using plastic matrix systems that can restrict access to the restoration. However, the BurtonBands Anterior Matrix System differs in that it helps form the proximal wall, while giving you full control to properly sculpt and shape the facial and lingual embrasures prior to polymerization. This produces superior results and significantly reduces finishing time. Essentially, the BurtonBands Anterior Matrix System provides a constant in an otherwise highly variable environment, which results in more consistent and efficient restorations.

             The BurtonBands Anterior Kit consists of 40 left-facing and 40 right-facing wedges. Especially notable design includes a 38-micron metal matrix attached to a plastic wedge and a unique handle which has a square head that can be placed with fingers or cotton tweezers (not requiring any special tools). Additionally, the notched wedge clicks into place which stabilizes the matrix and frees both hands for restoration. Lastly, the matrix is contoured yet flexible, allowing it to follow the shape of the tooth from the root surface to the incisal edge.

             Some benefits of the BurtonBands Anterior Kit are that it… 

• provides full access to the restoration – which results in improved facial embrasure formation and the ability to properly shape and position the incisal embrasure
• allows for easy placement in a single step without the need for extensive matrix modifications
• has a metal matrix that is burnishable and thinner than plastic strips - which allows for control over contour and proximal contact
• creates a slight separation between the teeth - improving proximal contact formation
• significantly decreases post-polymerization finishing time
• consistently seals the gingival margin while allowing access to hard-to-reach subgingival caries - which eliminates isolation issues, excess flash and overhanging margins
• matrix height can be trimmed for use in diastema closure cases.

 Aside form the Anterior Kit, we also offer an Intro Pack for practitioners that are new to BurtonBands products. This pack contains a sample of our wedges and matrices to test out, including: 10 left-facing Anterior wedges, 10 right-facing Anterior wedges, 10 left-facing Posterior Split Wedges (5 small, 5 large), 10 right-facing Posterior Split Wedges (5 small, 5 large), 20 Posterior Force Wedges and 10 VursaWedge sets (split wedge and force wedge).

 When it comes to cleaning and sterilization, it must be kept in mind that BurtonBands matrices and wedges are intended to be single-use products - so you should not sterilize them for reuse. As for instructions on their use:

 For anterior BurtonBands: 

• Apply a rubber dam
• Prepare the cavity
• Adjust the matrix
• Fill the cavitation
• Remove the
• Complete the restoration

 For posterior BurtonBands: 

• Apply a rubber dam
• Prepare the cavity
• Insert the split wedge
• Insert the force wedge
• Adjust the matrix
• Fill the cavitation
• Remove the wedges
• Complete the restoration