Name: Clinician's Choice® DualForce™ Punch Pliers
SKU: 100038

Clinician's Choice® DualForce™ Punch Pliers securely grip the matrix tab for ease of placement. Once the restoration is complete, the Punch Pliers can be applied anywhere you desire to punch a hole in the band for ease of removal. Other benefits include:

Punch Pliers facilitate easy placement and removal of
Sharp point perforates metal or plastic Matrix Bands to assist in removing
When tips are closed, can be used to burnish Matrix Bands if necessary

Included in a Complete Kit of the .

Clinical Technique

With rubber dam in place (), pre-op view of wide Class II on first molar requiring replacement.
in place extending well beyond the proximal line angles. Ultra-Wrap is made from .0015" semi-hard stainless steel making it more resistant to crimping during placement.
The tip collapses during insertion for easy placement, then re-expands when fully seated, regaining full contour for an improved matrix band seal.
Once seated, the provides a complete gingival seal with a tight vertical seal of the matrix band along with a strong and stable separation force, resulting in less chance of composite flash.
First increment of adapted to include Ultra-Wrap's pre-contoured occlusal lip, establishing an ideal rolling marginal ridge.
Evanesce composite adapts to the internal surfaces of the preparation with excellent packability.
Evanesce is easily sculpted with no slumping, efficiently and effectively establishing the ideal occlusal anatomy before the final curing.
The gently diminishes small surface defects without affecting anatomy.
Pre-polishing completed.
After just 10-15 seconds of polishing with the , the final esthetic restoration with an optimal proximal contact.

Dentistry and photography courtesy of Dr. Parag R. Kachalia.

Deep Class II pre-molar preparation.
DualForce Punch Pliers pinch and grip the matrix's occlusal tab allowing for easy placement of the .
The tip collapses during insertion for easy placement, then re-expands when fully seated, regaining full contour for an improved matrix band seal.
are easy to expand, yet provide more separation force once placed. DualForce Rings adapt intimately in the embrasure area.
Once seated, the provides a complete gingival seal with a tight vertical seal of the matrix band along with a strong and stable separation force, resulting in less chance of composite flash.
, and provide outstanding bond strength and dentin/enamel seal. is incrementally placed into the preparation.
Evanesce composite adapts to the internal surfaces of the preparation with excellent packability using the .
Once the restoration is fully cured, DualForce Punch Pliers may be used anywhere along the matrix band to perforate it for a secure grip and easy removal. Lack of flash and overhangs greatly reduce finishing time.
Diamond impregnated (10-15 seconds) and (10-15 seconds) quickly result in a beautiful luster.
Final esthetic restoration that mimics natural form and function.