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Producing high quality Class II restorations - Palodent V3

The Palodent V3 system is an innovative sectional matrix system with Nickel-Titanium rings, anatomically shaped matrix bands and adaptive self-guiding wedges that provides predictable, tight contacts and restorations that accurately replicate the natural tooth anatomy.

The Palodent V3 matrix system delivers improved outcomes, even when faced with wide cavities and missing cusps. The contoured design of the matrices and wedges ensure there is minimal finishing of the restoration. Used by tens of thousands of clinicians in dental practices and teaching institutions globally, better dentistry starts with Palodent V3.

“70% of clinicians find contact creation to be the most challenging part of a Class II restoration.¹”

¹DentalTown (2012). Restorative Dentistry. Monthly Poll: What is the most challenging part of Class II Restoration?

“Love it, love it. I can’t believe I practiced for the last 13 years without it. I am embarrassed that my Class II fillings would look like straight walls without the contours!”

M. Rodrigue, DDS

Better outcomes with a Sectional Matrix System

Downsides of Tofflemire circumferential band

Circumferential Band (Tofflemire)

  • Fails to restore proximal anatomy
  • Thin contact at the marginal ridge
  • Increased likelihood of fracture, occlusal interference, recurrent caries and periodontal disease
  • Large food trap below
  • Increased chance of light or open contact
  • Extensive finishing may be required
Pros of Sectional Matrix Restoration

Sectional Matrix System Restoration

  • Easy to use system
  • Natural contours
  • Tight, anatomically correct contact point
  • Minimal interproximal finishing

Sectional System vs Circumferential

The Tofflemire circumferential matrix band was developed in the 1940s to aid placement of dental amalgam. It was not designed with today’s modern restorative materials in mind, which can result in less than optimal outcomes when placing composites.

In contrast, sectional matrix systems were developed specifically for placing composite materials.

Sectional System vs circumferential matrix
Palodent Plus Benefits with Class II Restorations

Take the stress out of Class II restorations

  1. Strong Ni-Ti Rings for outstanding spring strength and memory
  2. Glass-fibre reinforced plastic tines are V-shaped to accommodate the wedge
  3. Pin-Tweezer hole for easy placement and removal of wedge
  4. Top tab for easy insertion and side tab for removal of matrix
  5. Gingival apron to prevent gaps in gingival-axial corner
  6. Greater curvature: matrix wraps around tooth
  7. Pronounced marginal ridge for natural-looking anatomy

4 Steps to Better Class II's

Palodent plus Wedge placed from the lingual or buccal side for prep

1st Step

Using the Pin-Tweezers, place a Palodent V3 Wedge or WedgeGuard firmly from the lingual or buccal side and proceed with prep.

Support wedge with mirror or dental instrument

2nd Step

After prep, if using Palodent V3 WedgeGuard, support wedge with mirror or dental instrument while using Pin-Tweezers to detach the shield.

Place Palodent Plus with tweezers

3rd Step

Place Palodent V3 Matrix with Pin-Tweezers.

Place Palodent Plus ring on top

4th Step

Place the Palodent V3 Ring on top of the wedge to provide separation.

Palodent V3 - Part of the Class II Solution

Class II Solution

The restorative concept designed for efficient and reliable results.

From matrix system to bulk fill flowable to universal composite, Dentsply Sirona provides the only complete solution with unmatched adaptation at each critical step of a Class II restoration.

Palodent V3 Sectional Matrix System Downloads

Palodent V3 DFU 589 kB

Directions for Use

Palodent Family Brochure 2 MB

Palodent V3 - Ordering Information

Information about our Palodent V3 products can be found in our shop.

Instructions for Use

To see or download Instructions for Use, please visit our Dentsply Sirona IFU website and insert the product name in the search field.

Contact us for more information

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