Self-Adapting Wedges

When needing a reliable restoration, especially bulk fills or deep cavities, you can find success with newly developed self-adapting fixing wedges. They provide predictable, tight contact points and more importantly, restorations that closely mimic the natural anatomy of the tooth. Their design includes a contoured wedge which significantly minimizes finishing time by facilitating great matrix retention and adaptation. Other useful features include tweezer wedge holes which ensure easy positioning as well as retrieval, and a self-adapting wedge which compresses upon entry but flares up during exit. This flexible property of the wedges helps with easy placement along with a solid seal due to the perfect adaptation of the matrix to the tooth that they provide.

            Another effective function that can be enjoyed when using the wedges is their hollow underside, which allows placement of the second wedge from the opposite side. This system ensures minimal risk of bleeding by allowing compression of the gingiva without damage. Both strength and safety were kept in mind when designing these self-adapting fixing wedges, which is exactly why they are a model combination of sturdiness along with malleability.

            Having been designed to self-adapt plays a huge role in the conservation of prep time. This important quality allows you to bypass the modifying stage of pre-wedging as that is now a built-in part of the process and happens automatically. This way, the seal is much more secure, and it leaves room for accommodation of the gingival tissue.

            Some useful handling techniques to keep in mind while placing the wedges include:

• Slightly bending the wedge to break it in before insertion is a great way to avoid piercing the gingiva
• A suture - like movement is also helpful in making sure to avoid damaging the gingiva (sliding the wedge with the tip down first, and then rotating it as you continue to slide it in)

Adding self-adapting wedges to your restoration routine offers numerous benefits. They’re stackable and gentler on the papilla, striking the ideal balance between retention and adaptability. Designed for ease of use, these wedges are both simple and effective, prioritizing safety and practicality. Available in one size and packs of 40, they’re a reliable solution for various dental procedures