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Palodent V3 Sectional Matrix System

Placing Palodent  V3 Dental Matrix

Tight contacts, natural contours, predictable results

Palodent V3 is a sectional matrix system that ensures accurate contacts and contours for every case as well as consistent outcomes, even after difficult restorations with wide cavities and missing cusps.

  • Separate with exceptionally stable nickel-titanium retaining rings
  • Replicate natural contours with anatomically shaped matrix bands
  • Isolate with adaptive, self-guiding wedges

Why choose Palodent V3?

Consistent, accurate results

Ensures predictable, tight contacts with an complementary system of components that conform to the tooth. Restorations are anatomically correct to reduce fracture and food traps.

True fit and seal

The flexible wave design of Palodent V3 wedges form and stack for a perfect fit. Wedges are constructed for excellent sealing at the gingival margin.

Natural anatomical accuracy

Duplicates natural anatomy with pre-contoured matrix bands that have a pronounced marginal ridge. Natural curvature supports oral health and outstanding results.

Optimal isolation

Prevents contaminants from entering the working field. Stackable wedges seal the base of the restoration to create a tight fit.

Simple and easy placement

Palodent V3 is among the simplest and most accurate sectional matrix solutions on the market.


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Palodent  V3 Ring with wedge and dental matrix

Take the stress out of Class II restorations

  • Strong Ni-Ti Rings for outstanding spring strength and memory
  • Glass-fiber reinforced plastic tines are V-shaped to accommodate the wedge
  • Pin tweezer hole for easy placement & removal of wedge
  • Top tab for easy insertion and side tab for removal of matrix
  • Gingival apron provides matrix coverage for deeper preps
  • Greater curvature: matrix wraps around tooth
  • Pronounced marginal ridge for accurage anatomy

Palodent Customer Testimonial

Listen to a Norwegian dentist sharing his experience with the sectional matrix system Palodent V3.

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


A Comprehensive Look at the Palodent V3 System

The Palodent V3 system is secure, effective and seamlessly integrated, giving you the confidence to move through workflows with ease. Not only will patients appreciate faster procedures, but they’ll take comfort in your ability to progress smoothly, even in complex cases. An integrated workflow designed to optimize the speed, efficiency and accuracy of your restorations.

Palodent V3 Wedge Guard

WedgeGuard

Protects the adjacent tooth from iatrogenic damage and facilitates cutting of cavity preps.

  • Facilitates cutting of cavity preps faster and easier by protecting the adjacent tooth from bur damage
  • Prep Class II & III cavities, veneers and crowns significantly faster with a WedgeGuard as the potential for damaging the neighboring tooth is reduced
  • Guard detaches after prep, leaving wedge confidently in place
  • Wedgeguard turns into a wedge with one simple step
  • Available in 3 sizes 
Palodent V3 Retaining Rings

Retaining Rings

Made of strong Ni-Ti for outstanding spring strength and memory.

  • Creates separation without the trauma of separating via direct wedging
  • V-shaped tines accommodate the wedge and prevent matrix rings from collapsing into wide preps
  • A flat profile provides better access for optimal curing light placement
  • Stackable for multiple restorations
Image of all palodent matrices uncoated 5 sizes

Matrix Bands

Anatomically designed to create a natural shape.

  • Pin-Tweezer hole for easy placement and removal 
  • Top tab for easy insertion and side tab for easy removal 
  • EZCoat Matrix Bands have 
    • a non-reflective, non-stick coating for improved visibility and depth of field 
    • Greater curvature and pronounced marginal ridge for natural-looking anatomy
  • Available in 5 sizes including a 6.5mm and 7.5mm matrix both with a gingival apron for deeper preps not covered by a standard matrix
Palodent V3 Wedges

Wedges

Designed to tightly seal without causing trauma to the gingiva.

  • Provide effective isolation and reduce potential for trauma
  • Wave-shaped wings compress on entry and flare upon exit for easy placement and a true fit and seal
  • Stackable from either side for extra height and seal
  • Pin-Tweezer hole for easy placement and removal
  • Available in 3 sizes 
Palodent V3 Pin Tweezers

Pin-Tweezers

Sleek construction that securely places and removes compatible instruments.

  • Pin in tip positively grips hole in V3 Tab-Matrix and Palodent V3 Wedge for control
  • Built in burnisher for convenience and speed
Palodent V3 Forceps

Forceps

Designed to place and remove the Palodent Retaining rings both mesially and distally

  • Feature both shaped tines for stability and a locking slider for secure use
  • Grip the ring firmly at all times, thanks to the prong design and their compatibility with the Palodent V3 Ring

Common Challenges

70% of clinicians find contact creation to be the most challenging part of a Class II restoration1

Preparation

Iatrogenic damage refers to any adverse condition in a patient resulting from treatment by a physician.2 Studies have shown that in 70% or more of Class II restorations, the clinician nicks the adjacent tooth with the bur during prep – a prime example of iatrogenic damage.3 When the bur nicks the adjacent tooth, it roughens the tooth surface and creates an area for bacteria to collect more easily and form caries. In order to avoid nicking the adjacent tooth, clinicians tend to spend more time to slowly and carefully prep the tooth. To avoid the extra time and risk of iatrogenic damage, it is recommend to use an interproximal guard to protect the adjacent tooth.3 This allows you to prep faster without worry, and simultaneously do right by your patients.

Can be avoided with the use of the wedgeguard

Isolation

When using resin-based restorative products, isolation is critical for success. If the restorative field is contaminated with moisture, the physical properties and ultimate success of the restoration may be compromised. The ability to achieve and maintain isolation is affected by a number of factors including: oral hygiene of the patient, location of the restoration, irritation of the tissue around the restorative field, and the seal provided by the matrix system.4

While you cannot control the fact that the patient does not floss, or that isolation is more difficult in the posterior where 74% of direct restorations are performed; you can control to a degree how much you irritate the surrounding tissue during the procedure, and how well you seal the restorative field off from surrounding moisture.4,5

Can be controlled with the use of contoured matrix and wedge

Contact creation

Achieving proper contact and contour means that the tooth being treated tightly contacts the adjacent tooth at the middle third, and has a natural, convex contour. An open, or improperly placed/shaped interproximal contact can result in a fracture, as well as food impaction in the interproximal space which can result in periodontal inflammation, bone loss and recurrent caries.6

Can be avoided with the use of a matrix band and a retaining ring

Palodent V3 Sectional Matrix System vs. Garrison Dental Solutions Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion™

 

 

Comparison of Palodent V3 sectional matrix system versus Garrison  Dental Solutions Composi-Tight 3D Fusion

Palodent V3 is part of the complete Class II Solution

Class II Solution

The filling concept designed for efficient and reliable results.

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


Frequently Asked Questions

Placing a Palodent V3 Wedge or WedgeGuard with Pin-Tweezers

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

Using Pin Tweezers to detach the shield from WedgeGuard

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

Placing Palodent V3 matrix with Pin Tweezers

Place Palodent V3 Matrix with Pin Tweezers.

Placing Palodent V3 Ring

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


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1. DentalTown (2012). Restorative Dentistry. Monthly Poll: What is the most challenging part of Class II Restoration?
2. Torrey, Trisha (2010). What is the definition of Iatrogenic? Health: Patient Empowerment (about.com).
3. Christensen, Gordon J (2012). Protecting the Adjacent Tooth. Clinician’s Report – Volume 5 Issue 11.
4. Gilbert GH, Litaker MS, Pihlstrom DJ, Amundson CW, Gordan VV. Rubber dam use during routine operative dentistry procedures: findings from The Dental PBRN. Oper Dent 2010;35(5):491-9.
5. American Dental Association Procedure Recap Report (2006).
6. Rosenburg, Jeffrey M (2013). Dentistry Today. Making Contact: A Method for Restoring Adjacent Posterior Direct Resin.