Tri-Clip

"I received my introductory order of tri-clips yesterday. I watched the DVD last night and proceeded to put them to use today. I was continuously amazed at the complexity of the design and yet the simplicity of the process. Kudos to Dr. McDonald! I can't imagine the time and thought it took to develop such a product. I was initially concerned about the plastic rings having adequate tension to develop a tight contact. That worry was quickly overcome after my first restoration. It was particularly helpful with a large MOL restoration on tooth #14. My current system of sectional bands and rings would have crushed the band into the wide preparation. The tri-clip with its wide "embrasure bumpers" maintained the natural shape of the tooth/prep without crushing the matrix band. Again, thanks for a wonderful day of predictable and fun composite restorations."

"In over 25 yrs of dentistry, I have seen many innovations. The Tri-clip has to be at the forefront. This is simplicity itself when it comes to placing a matrix (either clear or metal), wedge and retainer and it helps create predictable contact points. It all gets fitted in one simple motion. NO denting of the matrix if the cavity extends out into the embrasure because it uses both teeth in its wedging effect and tends to engage the cervical margin of the tooth so it doesn't want to fly off.
I have been using it for six months and would not like to work without it."

"I have been able to use the Tri-Clip on several restorative cases over the last couple of weeks. What a great idea! The clip makes 2 and 3 surface composite restorations a breeze."

"I've used theTri-Clip for several days and have been so pleased with the results so far. I haven't watched the DVD yet but spent time working with the model first - Much easier to use then expected; thin matrix makes much tighter contacts with composites and the wedge is fantastic. Would highly recommend the Tri-Clip."

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Tri Clip Sectional Matrix

Posted:  7/31/2004 3:15:15 PM
dolemite1 Official Townie   Total Posts: 494 Last Post: 8/8/2004 Member Since: 6/2/2003 Location: Baton Rouge, Lousiana Subscribe to this author	Below is a case I posted on the Kerr Premise thread using the Tri Clip Sectional Matrix. I have just started to use it and really like it. 1) Extremely easy to place in seconds 2) Very nice tight contacts and contours 3) No gingival flash due to unique and easy to use wedge included on clip. I think it deserves an A rating. Amazing amount of thought had to go into designing this thing. Very impressive. Below is tooth before amalgam removal: Below is picture of the touch with Triclip Sectional Matrix in place: Below is completed restoration using Kerr's Optibond FL 2 bottled bonding agent and Kerr's new Premise Composite (I love this stuff).   Triclips are a great value, priced cheaply in my opinion for all that must have gone into them to produce them. I am glad I decided to try them.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce J LeBlanc, D.D.S. Love - Worship - Work - Play Balance in life brings spiritual as well as financial rewards
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"This is a thought of mine from another thread, but for what it's worth I thought I'd add it here as well. It was regarding Garrison/ palodent matrix systems. I have used both systems and they are very good for contour and contacts. Now I use tri-clips.. Honest to God they have cut 30 minutes of dinging around per quadrant with great results. The wedges are incredible (no more stuffing pellets over contour wedges..Cure through too!) I am one who likes to use up inventory before I implement the next latest and greatest, but armed with these babies and improved curing lights, I can knock off quadrants faster than I did 5 years ago with amalgam. There are proceedures where segmetal/ring systems work better, so don't throw them away, but speed and convenience and added safety that tri-clips add pays for itself many times over."

I've been using Garrison's ComposiTite system for many years. It's a sectional matrix and "G-ring" system that works very nicely. Recently I tried the "TriClip" system. Very slick! It's kinda like the sectional matrix, G-ring, and wedge all welded together. Makes for EASY placement. And, it's disposable... no autoclaving.

"No apologies necessary to me, I truly like them. I am trying to use them more every day. I find they work here... and not there. So I throw one or 2 away a week. Absolutely ingenious product. Truly enjoy. Simon, what were you smoking when you dreamed these up? No insult intended! What a concept."

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"I've been using the tri-clips for a week now. Previously used garrison sectionals and palodents. Once I became used to the tri-clips I (and my staff expecially) really like them. Contacts are the tightest of any of the previous systems. The thing I most notice is less interproximal trimming and it is much easier to place(with certain exceptions) than the sectional system. Also, it seems patients are more comfortable with the elastic wedge than other types. The downside is you really need the interproximals open to allow the elastic wedge to stretch through. Deep subgingival preps are somewhat difficult to restore with this system presently."

"All told I'd say this is a great advance in direct composite Class II delivery, and a very slick all-in-one device that allows us to forgo stocking all the componentry we have become accustomed to when desiring as-flawless-as-possible an embrasure."
See the rest of the review at www.dentaltown.com

"I have been using the tri-clip and have been very happy with its' performance. There are times where it does not apply and you have to index those situations in your mind so you don't do them again. But I have been extreemly happy 90% of the time. I love the marginal seal the system provides. I haven't seen one that compares!"
Quoted from www.dentaltown.com

"I have used the Tri Clip with much success as well. I'd say that probably 10 percent of the time it cannot be used, but for the other 90 percent it is pretty awesome/ingenius." Quoted from www.dentaltown.com

"There are daily innovations that arise in dentistry. Unlike many of these, I've found the Tri Clip to be the #1 invention that solves the problem of light or lack of proximal contacts with composites. In my opinion, composite manufacturers should include the use of the Tri Clip with their composite instructions. The ease and confident placement of composite in the proximal region makes this device a must in the restorative dentist's armamentarium. "

"For the last month or so I have been using a Tri-Clip - sectional matrix, Clip and 'pull' wedge all in one! I am very impressed. They are easy to use, create great contacts and work out at little more than an omnimatrix."

"Hey Simon and Marshall, I've been using them for a few weeks and have to say that I am really impressed with the design, very easy to use. Like August, I've gotten a few "light" contacts, although they are contacts that would've been hard to achieve with any technique, and admittedly I have been pulling the wedge in hard, I'll try it Marshalls way. The ONLY thing I think could be improved is the "height" of the contraption, gets a little in the way when placing anatomy in the composite. But otherwise a great new device."

"Finally got to use these suckers, and in one word.... IMPRESSIVE

I really like them, contacts are both wide and tight. Wow, I really hope it's not all downhill from here, because I feel like these can't help but make you a better composite dentist."

"I just finished using a Tri-Clip on a DO composite on tooth #20 (lower right 2nd bicuspid). Worked extremely well and was fast. I will place an order for a complete supply immediately." Quoted from Internet Dental Forum.

Dr Carl Chilton
Borger, Texas

"There are some situations where nothing else will work. I don't know how I managed without them. They are quick, easy, and leave the restoration with great contacts and contours. I get nervous when my supply runs low."

"Balancing: the Art, Science and Business f Dentistry
Success in private practice is assured when the dentist finds the right BALANCE.
The Tri-Clip is a product allow the dentist to product beautiful restorations which is the ART of dentistry.
The restorations produced have the necessary contours, contacts and occlusion to support the SCIENCE of dentistry.
The amount of inventory is reduced and restorations can be done in a timely manner leading to the good BUSINESS of dentistry.
Dr Simon McDonald has brought a product to market that will help us all find the right BALANCE in our practice of dentistry."