V-Ring: Easier Method for Achieving Tight Interproximal Contact?

Dr. R. asks:

V-RingI just started using the V-Ring from Australia. I have never had such an easy and predictable method for achieving tight interproximal contact. The V-Ring engages the interproximal area just like the Palodent and Garrison rings. The difference is that the V-Ring has a V shaped leg on each side of the ring. The V fits over the wedge. The only limitation I have found is that it can only be used for small Class II cavity preparations. It is also quite expensive. What are your experiences with the V-Ring?

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4 Responses to “V-Ring: Easier Method for Achieving Tight Interproximal Contact?”

  1. Dr SM on August 9th, 2007 5:37 am

    It is from New Zealand :-)
    One of its main advantages is that it will work really well for small and large cavities, even when a cusp is missing!
    There is a small learning curve, but the new concepts and tools are mastered, it creates anatomically correct restorations easily.
    www.triodent.com

  2. Sharon Mateja on August 10th, 2007 2:01 am

    I tried the V-Ring 6 months ago and LOVE it! It is fabulous for small or large composite restorations. The contacts are tight and beautifully contoured…at first I took BW x-rays at the completion to see how they looked….no more straight walls with large restorations; these finish with the curvature of a natural tooth. The first few were a little difficult but I am glad that I kept trying…it only took a few to have this technique mastered. I would (and do) recommend these to anyone who is looking for beautiful contacts and a way to provide a better service to their patients.

  3. Robert J. Yetto, DDS on August 13th, 2007 2:01 pm

    The V-ring’s unique design helps overcome all of the shortcomings of other systems. As previously noted, there is a brief learning curve (most notably to apply the ring without moving the ssectional matrix) but the results are outstanding. The curved wave wedges and contour of the matrix ensure tight, anatomically correct proximal contours with little or no flash. The split-tine design accomodates the wedge rather than interfering with it. It will work in the widest of boxes, where other systems would collapse into the prep due to lack of supporting structure.

  4. francis on August 16th, 2007 6:03 pm

    V ring system is wonderful. learning curve is definitely required to use it efficiently. Stabilising the matrix while placing the ring is one of the major issues. personally, i use larger wedges and may stabilise the matric with the tip of finger. it can be burnished easily against the adjacent tooth. I’m still struggling with broken cusp (corner) teeth, where i found placing the ring a bit challenging, however I build the cusp first using any matrix, then shift to V Ring.
    It’s NZ made product.

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