Unimatrix Pliers

Information

• The Unimatrix Pliers are instruments developed to handle accurately and safely the ring of the Unimatrix system and Elastic Wedges.
• Unimatrix is a preformed sectional matrix system, composed of metallic matrices and rings for its fixation.
• The TDV Elastic Wedges are indicated for general use in restoration procedures using matrices, with the mechanical function of adapting the matrix and/or separating adjacent teeth.

Indications

• The TDV Unimatrix Pliers are used in dentistry, pediatric dentistry and integrated clinical dentistry. It has the purpose of installing Elastic Wedges and the Unimatrix ring.

Use

• TDV Unimatrix Rings: Place the Unimatrix ring in the jaws of the Unimatrix Pliers.
• Compress the pliers until the desired ring opening is obtained. Place the ring in the desired position and slowly open the Unimatrix Pliers.
• Remove the pliers from the mouth. Elastic Wedges: Select the wedge suitable for the procedure and fit it in the pliers jaws.
• Compress the pliers until the required thickness of the wedge is obtained. Place the wedge in the desired position and slowly open the Unimatrix Pliers.
• Remove the pliers from the mouth. When finished, pull the wedge by one of its edges and cut it in the middle, removing resulting parts from the patient’s mouth.
• Made by TDV Brazil

Sterilization

• Sterilizable by autoclave (126ºC, 147 kPa, 16min). Before sterilization, proceed with the cleaning using water and enzymatic detergent.