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CRA Buying Guide
Best Products of Year (2008)
Best Products of Year (2007)
Benefits of the
Greater Curve Tofflemire Band
- Direct Class II composites are simpler and faster to set up. No
wedges. No separating springs. The dentist restores the tooth
in a neutral stable position.
- Direct Class II composites will have predictable broad and deep
contacts. The dentist has complete control of the size and
positioning of the contact. Contacts will be very smooth and tight.
- Direct Class II composites with wide embrasures become routine.
- Excellent for restoring with direct Class III, Class IV, and Class V
composites. The band provides better isolation of the prep, as well
as a stable matrix for condensing composite.
- Bonding to sub gingival preparations is simpler due to the isolation
and access provided by the Greater Curve band.
Greater Curve tofflemire band
Commonly
referred to as
the "Banana Band".
Click on photos to enlarge.
Below
are examples of difficult direct composites
made easy utilizing the Greater Curve tofflemire band.
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Radiograph
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Final Direct
MOD Composite |
Final Direct
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The three photos below are courtesy of
Jason Smithson,
Truro, United Kingdom
Before Prep
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Before
Final Direct Composites
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Before
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