The integral restoration matrix system includes an arcuate frame having opposed upper and lower arcuate members and first and second opposed side members. The arcuate frame defines an open interior region. A matrix sheet is secured to the arcuate frame and extends across, and covers, the open interior region defined by the arcuate frame. First and second upper arcuate retaining arms are secured to, and extend from, respective upper ends of the first and second opposed side members. First and second lower arcuate retaining arms are secured to, and extend from, respective lower ends of the first and second opposed side members. A hemostatic mesh is secured to the lower arcuate member of the arcuate frame.

The integral restoration matrix system includes an arcuate frame having opposed upper and lower arcuate members and first and second opposed side members. The arcuate frame defines an open interior region. A matrix sheet is secured to the arcuate frame and extends across, and covers, the open interior region defined by the arcuate frame. First and second upper arcuate retaining arms are secured to, and extend from, respective upper ends of the first and second opposed side members. First and second lower arcuate retaining arms are secured to, and extend from, respective lower ends of the first and second opposed side members. A hemostatic mesh is secured to the lower arcuate member of the arcuate frame.

Illuminated dental instrument assemblies (e.g., illuminated dental mirrors, illuminated dental wedges, trans-illumination dental instrument, illuminated dental bite blocks, etc.) are provided. The illuminated dental instrument assemblies may be adapted to be periodically sterilized. The illuminated dental instrument assemblies may include a magnetically energetic fiber optic coupler. The magnetically energetic fiber optic coupler may be configured to allow the illuminated dental instrument assembly to rotate with respect to an associated fiber optic cable that is removably connected to the magnetically energetic fiber optic coupler. The illuminated dental instrument assemblies may include a fiber optic material that is encapsulated.

Illuminated dental instrument assemblies (e.g., illuminated dental mirrors, illuminated dental wedges, trans-illumination dental instrument, illuminated dental bite blocks, etc.) are provided. The illuminated dental instrument assemblies may be adapted to be periodically sterilized. The illuminated dental instrument assemblies may include a magnetically energetic fiber optic coupler. The magnetically energetic fiber optic coupler may be configured to allow the illuminated dental instrument assembly to rotate with respect to an associated fiber optic cable that is removably connected to the magnetically energetic fiber optic coupler. The illuminated dental instrument assemblies may include a fiber optic material that is encapsulated.

A wedge system for use in a dental restoration procedure for a posterior tooth. The wedge system includes a first wedge including a body, a first arm extending from the body, a second arm extending from the body, and a gap formed between the first arm and the second arm. In some cases, the wedge system may include a second wedge including a body and an arm extending from the body, and at least a portion of the arm of the second wedge can be disposed in the gap of the first wedge to removably secure the second wedge to the first wedge.

A wedge system for use in a dental restoration procedure for a posterior tooth. The wedge system includes a first wedge including a body, a first arm extending from the body, a second arm extending from the body, and a gap formed between the first arm and the second arm. In some cases, the wedge system may include a second wedge including a body and an arm extending from the body, and at least a portion of the arm of the second wedge can be disposed in the gap of the first wedge to removably secure the second wedge to the first wedge.

A wedge for use in a dental restoration procedure for an anterior tooth. The wedge includes a handle portion, a body portion coupled to and extending outward from the handle portion, and a matrix band coupled to the body portion. The body portion is adapted to be disposed in an approximal space between the anterior tooth and a tooth adjacent the anterior tooth. The matrix band is adapted to contact the anterior tooth when the body portion is disposed in the approximal space.

A wedge for use in a dental restoration procedure for an anterior tooth. The wedge includes a handle portion, a body portion coupled to and extending outward from the handle portion, and a matrix band coupled to the body portion. The body portion is adapted to be disposed in an approximal space between the anterior tooth and a tooth adjacent the anterior tooth. The matrix band is adapted to contact the anterior tooth when the body portion is disposed in the approximal space.

A tapered-thickness single strip interproximal reduction tool having a thickness that progressively decreases in width from one end to the other along its length so that it is easier to pull through the contact areas intended to open up a space, and does not need to be removed to change thicknesses. In a typical embodiment the narrowest end of the strip would be 0.1 mm and gradually thickens from the narrow end to the thickest end.

A tapered-thickness single strip interproximal reduction tool having a thickness that progressively decreases in width from one end to the other along its length so that it is easier to pull through the contact areas intended to open up a space, and does not need to be removed to change thicknesses. In a typical embodiment the narrowest end of the strip would be 0.1 mm and gradually thickens from the narrow end to the thickest end.