The dental wedge has an elongated body extending from an outer end to an opposite inner end. The body includes a longitudinal intermediate wall, a longitudinal first side wall connected to the intermediate wall, and a longitudinal second side wall connected to the intermediate wall. The first side wall and the second side wall each flare away from the intermediate wall such that a first distal end of the first side wall and a second distal end of the second side wall are spaced apart creating an inverted generally V-shaped transverse section for the body. The body has a top surface and a bottom surface formed by the intermediate wall, the first side wall and the second side wall. The intermediate wall includes a region of increased flexibility compared to each of the first side wall and the second side wall.

The dental wedge has an elongated body extending from an outer end to an opposite inner end. The body includes a longitudinal intermediate wall, a longitudinal first side wall connected to the intermediate wall, and a longitudinal second side wall connected to the intermediate wall. The first side wall and the second side wall each flare away from the intermediate wall such that a first distal end of the first side wall and a second distal end of the second side wall are spaced apart creating an inverted generally V-shaped transverse section for the body. The body has a top surface and a bottom surface formed by the intermediate wall, the first side wall and the second side wall. The intermediate wall includes a region of increased flexibility compared to each of the first side wall and the second side wall.

In one embodiment, an aspiration prevention system is configured to keep items from moving from a mouth of a patient into a throat of the patient. The system includes a mouth prop, a frame, and an air-permeable barrier. The mouth prop has a top surface configured to abut top teeth of the mouth, a bottom surface configured to abut bottom teeth of the mouth, and a frame coupling feature. The frame has a barrier retention feature configured to retain an air-permeable barrier, and a prop coupling feature that is attachable to the frame coupling feature of the mouth prop in a position in which the frame at least partially covers the throat.

In one embodiment, an aspiration prevention system is configured to keep items from moving from a mouth of a patient into a throat of the patient. The system includes a mouth prop, a frame, and an air-permeable barrier. The mouth prop has a top surface configured to abut top teeth of the mouth, a bottom surface configured to abut bottom teeth of the mouth, and a frame coupling feature. The frame has a barrier retention feature configured to retain an air-permeable barrier, and a prop coupling feature that is attachable to the frame coupling feature of the mouth prop in a position in which the frame at least partially covers the throat.

There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and dental matrices, dental wedges, interdental matrix stabilizers, dental separator rings, dental curing light devices, and kits that can be used in the methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth.

There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and dental matrices, dental wedges, interdental matrix stabilizers, dental separator rings, dental curing light devices, and kits that can be used in the methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth.

A dental wedge is provided to facilitate separating adjacent teeth and supporting a band during a filling process. The dental wedge includes an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end tapering to the distal end. The elongate body may include an inside surface and an outside surface opposite the inside surface that extend from the proximal end to the distal end. The inside surface is configured to support a matrix band in contact with a tooth surface of a working tooth, and the outside surface including a base surface and a rib that protrudes from the base surface away from the inside surface.

A dental wedge is provided to facilitate separating adjacent teeth and supporting a band during a filling process. The dental wedge includes an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end tapering to the distal end. The elongate body may include an inside surface and an outside surface opposite the inside surface that extend from the proximal end to the distal end. The inside surface is configured to support a matrix band in contact with a tooth surface of a working tooth, and the outside surface including a base surface and a rib that protrudes from the base surface away from the inside surface.

A dental matrix system enabling back-to-back tooth cavity fillings to be less tedious and more efficient. A wedge attached to a matrix band that is designed to be inserted between two teeth and then expanded into position on opposing sides of a tooth so a ring can be placed. The device is inserted perpendicular to the biting/occlusal surface of the tooth or teeth identified for repair. The folded/bonded band is dropped down between the teeth. The matrix consisting of the matrix band and the end tail section of the wedge is pushed between the teeth. The bond between the two halves of matrix band is broken. The matrix band is folded into an open position. A ring is then placed over the device with the tips of the ring aligned inside the open geometry of the folded matrix band or outside of the matrix band after being folded in.

A dental matrix system enabling back-to-back tooth cavity fillings to be less tedious and more efficient. A wedge attached to a matrix band that is designed to be inserted between two teeth and then expanded into position on opposing sides of a tooth so a ring can be placed. The device is inserted perpendicular to the biting/occlusal surface of the tooth or teeth identified for repair. The folded/bonded band is dropped down between the teeth. The matrix consisting of the matrix band and the end tail section of the wedge is pushed between the teeth. The bond between the two halves of matrix band is broken. The matrix band is folded into an open position. A ring is then placed over the device with the tips of the ring aligned inside the open geometry of the folded matrix band or outside of the matrix band after being folded in.