Garrison Dental Solutions: New products for better contacts

Garrison Dental Solutions is introducing several new products to help clinicians achieve tight, anatomical contacts on posterior Class II restorations.

Chief among the product improvements is the newly redesigned Soft-Face™ separator ring (part No. 3D500). This ring is the backbone of Garrison’s flagship sectional matrix system, Composi-Tight 3D. The new ring boasts a 35 percent reduction in the size of the reinforcing over-mold while improving chemical resistance and longevity. The ring retains the over-the-wedge placement design and anatomy-hugging soft silicone tips that made it an instant success.

The reduction in body size provides improved visibility and greatly simplifies ring placement. This was made possible by a new high-strength, heat-resistant autoclavable plastic that allowed for the size reduction without sacrificing tooth-separating power.

As an added benefit, the new material has greater chemical resistance. Used in connection with Garrison’s sectional matrix bands, the new rings produce tight, anatomically shaped contacts on Class II composite restorations.

In addition to the redesigned separator ring, the Composi-Tight Ring Placement Forceps (part No. AUMRDF-100) have been improved. The changes have allowed for a more ergonomic grip, easier opening and placement of high-tension separator rings, such as the Soft Face 3D500.

Another major new product is designed to help clinicians who prefer Tofflemire-style matrix systems. The PerForm™ Proximal Contact Instrument (part No. CFK01) gives the clinician complete control over the formation of interproximal contacts on posterior composite restorations. Regardless of the matrix system employed, the PerForm’s simple push-pull technique holds the matrix and composite material in the ideal position. The curing light is placed directly on the unique Fresnel lens that aids in directing the light deep into the proximal box. Once cured, PerForm is easily removed and the restoration is completed, resulting in perfectly formed tight contacts.

PerForm comes in a set with instruments for both large and small preparations. Each double-ended instrument has a mesial contact former and distal contact former. Carefully engineered tips form the composite during polymerization without the risk of getting locked in place. The instrument is steam autoclavable and is the perfect complement to any matrix system or technique.