See how to use the OVC Wedges for deep margin elevation prior to placement of the McDonald Matrix Band. 

The OVC Wedges are anatomically shaped to follow the natural curve of the tooth. They come in both a left and right version for mesial or distal placement, and are an ideal tool for deep margin elevation (DME).

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Case One

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A. Prep tooth.B. Insert OVC Wedges.C. Etch and bond.
   
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D. Complete the deep margin elevation using composite.E. Remove OVC Wedges.F. Place McDonald Matrix Band and complete OVC procedure as normal. 

 

 Case Two

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A. Radiograph prior to treatment.B. Tooth prepped and large OVC Wedge inserted.C. Deep box elevated with composite.
   
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D. Ready for McDonald Matrix Band placement.E. OVC after finishing, polishing and staining.F. Final radiograph.

 

 The below video by Dr Adam Doudney talks you through the process of deep margin elevation using OVC Wedges on a typodont tooth model.

 

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