NEW! VursaWedge

Unique 2-piece design for irregular margins.

VursaWedge comes with a second wedge, Wedge 2, which can be used to help seal irregular margins. Wedge 2 is not necessary in most cases but can be used when open margin is present or for slight furcation involvement. 

How to use:

Place Wedge 2 in between split wings of VursaWedge. The two wedges will gently lock in place. After Wedge 2 is in position, place ring over the set-up. You may either place ring to engage split wings or to not engage split wings. In most cases, split wings will not need to be engaged when Wedge 2 is present (image 3). 

 

Simplifies cases with cuspal involvement.

VursaWedge can be used to enhance and simplify cuspal involvement cases. Simply insert VursaWedge so that the split wings open up to the side of the cuspal involvement. Gently place ring over the VursaWedge, ensuring the ring pad sits in between the split wings to engage them. This keeps pressure off the fragile matrix, streamlining wider preparations and cuspal involvement cases.

 

Streamline and simplify quadrant workflow.

VursaWedge allows both margins on adjacent teeth to be sealed simultaneously, streamlining and simplifying quadrant restorations. The split-wedge design ensures the matrices sit correctly in the proximal box, creating proper contours and contacts. 

 

Easy to modify for tight embrasures.

VursaWedge can be modified for tight embrasure cases, especially in maxillary molar location. Simply remove one of the split wings with a pair of scissors (remove wing that would contact adjacent tooth, leaving wing that contacts the matrix band). Place ring over the handle and allow ring to press single wing of VursaWedge to seal margin.

 

VursaWedge is compatible with all major ring systems, including Garrision, Palodent, and Triodent. It's also compatible with circumferential matrix systems such as ProMatrix and Palodent 360.

Getting started:

To use with a ring, simply place VursaWedge in embrasure space. Position one wing over the handle and the other wing in between the VursaWedge split wings.

Ring should split the wings of the VursaWedge on the split side and sit on top of the handle on the handle side.

• This creates a tight gingival seal all the way around the line angle, similar to tightening a belt around your waist.
• The wings of the VursaWedge handle the force on one side of the matrix, preventing kinking.

 

Yes. VursaWedge can be used in any Class II situation. Its unique design allows it to be predictable and efficient for simple Class II cases as well as the most difficult Class II cases.

Yes. VursaWedge was designed to be compatible with all major rink systems. Once the matrix of choice and VursaWedge are in position, simply place the ring over the VursaWedge handle and in-between the split wings on the other side.

Yes. VursaWedge can be used for Anterior Class III cases.

Absolutely! VursaWedge performs very well in quadrant cases. The split wedge design allows the wedge to simultaneously sea both margins of two different teeth going in two different directions.

In some cases, the VursaWedge will not want to split. This is driven by the embrasure shape and if they do not split, it is totally fine! Rather than fighting to split the wings with your ring, you can try the following:

1. Press both wings against the tooth being restored or 2. Place the ring on top of the split wings, instead of between, as you would any other wedge. 

The VursaWedge continues to work as expected in both cases.

The Anatomical VursaWedge was specifically designed to help streamline and simplify furcation cases. The unique convex shape helps fill the irregular concavity, making workflows predictable and efficient.

Yes. You can insert the VursaWedge from either direction. If you insert from one direction and the seal is not ideal, simply remove and insert from the opposite direction. One will get you a perfect gingival seal.

No. If you have a preferred Class II method without using a ring, then you can simply replace your current wedge with VursaWedge. Even without a ring, the VursaWedge split wings will give you a superior seal. Furthermore, the low profile of the wedge helps non-ring users achieve more natural contours and more ideal proximal contacts.