This resource page is to help answer common questions about the Quad System to help you maximize efficiency and optimize results using the system. We will continue to add to this resource page based on feedback from users of the system.
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Quad Overview
The Quad Matrix System is designed to create tight, anatomical contacts on Class II composite restorations. It is particularly effective for quadrant restorations, including back-to-back restorations when paired with the Firm Bands.
Punta driver dell'anello
I Quad Ring hanno un design assimetrico, con una punta standard su un lato e una punta driver sull'altro. (Le frecce rosse indicano la punta driver.)
La forma della punta driver fornisce un adattamento preciso all'anatomia dei denti adiacenti per un restauro back-to-back, mantenendo una forte forza di separazione.
Top View
Bottom View
Front View
Posizionamento dell'anello
Il posizionamento consigliato della punta Driver è indicato in questa tabella. La punta del driver deve essere posizionata sul lato con la scanalatura più profonda/ampia, che di solito è il lato linguale.
Firm Bands
The firm bands are the same thickness as other matrices lines (.0015 inches) but provide increased rigidity to maintain their anatomical shape when placed back-to-back.
Dead-Soft Bands
The full curve design of these bands allows for optimal adaptation to the tooth surface, ensuring complete coverage of the preparation. It is perfect for single class IIs and general restorations where contact has been broken.
Cunei divisori
La punta del driver passa tra i cunei divisori per rinforzare il sigillo gengivale delle matrici su entrambi i denti per un restauro back-to-back. (Non è destinato a separare i denti.)
Il cuneo anatomico ha una superficie convessa per sigillare meglio contro la forcazione del dente, più comunemente usato durante le preparazioni profonde.
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Domande frequenti
What is unique about Quad?
What is the driver tip?
On which side do I place the driver tip?
How to place the ring?
How does the Quad Wedge work?
How to select the correct Quad wedge?
How can you achieve tooth separation with the split wedge?
How to place Quad wedge with tight embrasure?
What if the Quad wedge split is narrow?
How to fit the Quad ring driver tip between Quad split wedges?
Which matrix bands to use in a back-to-back?
How to complete a back-to-back restoration?
How to remove your matrix bands?
How to stack two same sized rings?
How to stack two different sized rings?
How to place rings in opposite orientations?