{"product_id":"greater-curve-matrix-retainer","title":"Flare Fit Retainer","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater Curve Flare Fit Retainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features flared forks designed to match the natural flare of the Greater Curve matrix band. This unique design helps keep the band securely positioned during tightening while improving interproximal adaptation and allowing versatile placement throughout the mouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBand flare matches Retainer flare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VNeQi8avMsg?si=Sk9C_piyTNu4cAZB\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Design Features \u0026amp; Advantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Interproximal Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — The flared forks match the natural flare of the matrix band, helping guide the band across the interprox\u003cimg\u003eimal space and against the adjacent tooth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Band Breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rounded, flared forks eliminate sharp corners and distribute tightening forces more evenly across the matrix band, helping reduce the risk of breakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure Band Retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Taller forks help keep the matrix band seated within the retainer as the band is tightened around the tooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodates Larger Teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — A precision-fit vice allows for a larger matrix band loop, making placement around larger teeth easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled Band Tails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — The curved channel guides the matrix band tails along the body of the retainer, helping keep them away from the patient’s lip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — The contra-angle fork configuration allows the retainer to be positioned on the buccal, lingual, labial, or palatal side, providing flexibility for restorations throughout the mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"45\" width=\"45\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/1595\/files\/CopyofUntitledDesign_3_480x480.png?v=1698246225\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greater Curve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43693301006402,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/1595\/files\/Greater_Curve_Precision_Instrument.png?v=1792594977","url":"https:\/\/www.greatercurve.com\/products\/greater-curve-matrix-retainer","provider":"Greater Curve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}