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FenderMate Prime - IFU
FenderMate® Prime
Price range: €37.94 through €162.38
Directa FenderMate Prime is a protective matrix for primary teeth, made for Class II restorations.
FenderMate Prime is a preparation shield and matrix in one, made for Class II restorations in primary teeth. A plastic interproximal wedge carries an integrated steel plate, and its boat-shaped tip is designed to compress the gingiva while helping to limit tissue disruption during placement. Two lengths are available. The long version (neon green) is bendable and can be shaped to the contour of the tooth. The short version (neon yellow) has a more rigid plate for very tight interproximal spaces.
Available in two sizes, long and short. FenderMate Prime Long (neon green) is bendable and can be shaped to the contour of the tooth. FenderMate Prime Short (neon yellow) has a shorter, more rigid plate for very tight interproximal spaces.
Reasons to use Directa FenderMate Prime:
- Proportioned for Primary Teeth
Sized to suit the smaller anatomy and narrower interproximal spaces of primary teeth. - Choose Your Length
Long (neon green): bendable plate for general use. Short (neon yellow): rigid plate that should not be bent, for very tight interproximal spaces. - Shape to the Tooth
The long matrix can be adapted to the curvature of the tooth, supporting an anatomical shape and helping to minimise the need for finishing. - Protect, then Restore
One piece designed to help protect the adjacent tooth during preparation and then serve as the matrix for the Class II restoration.
Clinical Cases
FenderMate Prime is a unique combination of a preparation shield and matrix for Class II fillings of primary teeth where quick and simple solutions are highly valued. FenderMate Prime is an interproximal plastic wedge with an inbuilt steel plate. The “boat-shaped” tip allows the gingiva to be compressed without damage and reduces the risk for bleeding. FenderMate Prime Green (long) can be shaped to the contour of the tooth.
Large sized cavity
The importance of protecting a permanent tooth is obvious. FenderMate Prime gives this protecting shield during preparation of a distal cavity on tooth 75. FenderMate Prime Green/Long is used because we expect it to be a wide cavity. When the preparation is finished, and if the plate is without holes, the combined wedge and shield is bent to adapt to the contour of the tooth. The restoration material in this case is light-curing glass ionomer.
Small size cavity
FenderMate Prime Yellow/Small is used because it is more rigid and suitable for use in tight interproximal spaces like this. The cavity is small and there is no need to bend the wedge/plate.
Two adjacent medium size cavities
Good advice is to check the cavities for food impaction with a floss before applying the FenderMate Prime. Here protection of the adjacent tooth during preparation is not required. The FenderMate Prime in place will protect the papilla and prevent injury and bleeding. The preparation of the two cavities can be carried out simultaneously with the restoration, in this case with light-cured glass ionomer.
Two medium size adjacent cavities
FenderMate Prime secured with waxed floss. Preparation of both cavities and filling with light-cured glass ionomer simultaneously.
Large size cavity
Rubber dam for security. FenderMate Prime Green/Long bent round the cavity to adapt to the contour of the tooth.
