Name: Ultradent™ Halo™ Sectional Matrix Rings
Brand: Ultradent
SKU: 781111
Availability: InStock

Product Details

Halo sectional matrix rings consist of strong, rigid-glass filled nylon tines and a super-elastic nitinol ring that maintains its strength and longevity over 1,000 uses.1 Halo rings are anatomically contoured to be gentle on soft tissue, help reduce flash, ensure a natural shape, and maintain the integrity and shape of the matrix band. They are stackable, allowing for use with MODs and other Class II restorations, and provide sufficient separation for adjacent restorations as needed. The reduced vertical profile on the Short Ring improves visibility in short clinical crown situations by keeping the ring closer to the occlusal plane, allowing clearer visualization of the matrix, marginal ridge, and contact area. Its lower height also enhances access for instruments and curing lights during composite placement and contouring, particularly when a standard Halo Universal Ring would extend above the occlusal plane.

Other benefits include:

Ring contours secure the band in a natural and anatomical shape2
Anatomically contoured tines make the ring gentle on soft tissue
Nylon tines are strong, so they won't break, yet rigid so they keep the matrix band securely in place without crushing the band into the prep
Stackable design allows for use with MODs and other Class II restorations
Nitinol rings maintain strength and memory over time
One Halo ring will last over 1,000 procedures1

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2 Data on file.

Clinical Technique

Ultradent Halo Step-by-Step Guide

Select an appropriate matrix band based on required occlusogingival height. Using tweezers, grip the matrix band tab and bend as needed, then place interproximally with the concave surface facing the tooth to be restored.
Select wedge that best adapts matrix band to the gingival portion of the preparation. Grip wedge with cotton pliers.
Light finger pressure may need to be applied to the matrix band to prevent it from being dislodged during wedge placement.
If needed, an additional wedge may be used to provide greater adaptation to gingival cavosurface.
Carefully place Halo ring using the ring forceps.
The ring should be placed as low as possible with the tine ends of the ring straddling the wedge on each side of the tooth.
Inspect matrix band, wedge, and ring placement to ensure that the matrix band is well adapted to the cavosurface margins and that it is in intimate contact with the adjacent tooth.

Technical Details

Long-Lasting, Nitinol Rings

Although the glass-filled nylon tines of the Halo ring are strong and rigid enough to securely hold the Halo matrix band in place, they are also gentle on soft tissue thanks to their anatomical contours that match the natural curvature of the tooth. The contours of the Halo ring are designed to help reduce flash, ensure a natural shape, and maintain the integrity and shape of the matrix band. Less flash and natural contours mean less time is needed to finish and polish the final composite restoration.

Halo rings are stackable, allowing for use with MODs and other Class II restorations and provide sufficient separation for adjacent restorations, if needed. Made of super-elastic nitinol that maintains its force with less fatigue, Halo rings will retain their strength and longevity, are fully autoclavable, and can be used over 1000 times.

Video

The Halo sectional matrix system is the reliable, superior matrix system you need for consistently better results. Learn how to use it quickly and easily to complete your restorations.

Dr. Rafael Beolchi provides an overview of the Halo™ sectional matrix system, highlighting its features and why it benefits clinicians and patients.

Configurations

Halo Universal Matrix Rings available in the following pack sizes: