Description
Garrison Strata-G matrix rings |
Garrison Composi-Tight 3D Fusion matrix rings |
Competitor matrix rings |
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Spring material | Nitinol drawn-wire—molecularly aligned nickel titanium is strong and resilient; rings are easier to open yet hold their tension longer | Stainless spring steel—strong and durable, high clamping force and can be more difficult to open | Laser cut/sintered plate nickel titanium—strong but brittle; rings will stretch out and can fail |
Reinforcement | Ultra-durable PEEK—increases tooth separating pressure and longevity | Ultra-durable PEEK—increases tooth separating pressure and longevity | Not available |
Flash control | Enhanced bonded silicone Soft-Face™—maximum flash reduction with maximum lifespan | Original silicone tips—dramatically improved adaptation and flash reduction compared to hard tips | Flat hard tips—poor matrix band adaptation and no flash control |
Tooth retention (stays on the tooth) | Modified retention extensions for maximum tooth grip with less impingement on the gingiva | Retention extensions added to all rings for excellent tooth grip | Flat tips with no retention geometry; easily displaced |
Marginal ridge assist | Built directly into the Soft-Face™ silicone tips to help you form ideal anatomy | Not available | Not available |
Wide Preparations | Improved with all of the above Strata-G™ system features | Dentistry’s first wide prep ring | Not available |
Pedodontic applications | Short blue ring works well on primary molars | Short blue ring works well on primary molars | Cannot adequately grip small teeth |
Distal of the canine | Short blue ring grips well in this position | Short blue ring grips well in this position | Cannot adequately grip in this position |
Videos
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The Strata-G™ Sectional Matrix System by Garrison
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Strata-G™ Placement Demonstration
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Strata-G™ compared to Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion™
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