ROUND WEDGE

conservative proximal boxes

Usually the wedge of choice with _

wedging action

occlusal

Creates a _ that is more _ (nearer the gingival margin)

 Usually the wedge of choice with conservative proximal boxes.

 Creates a wedging action that is more occlusal (nearer the gingival margin)

What is round wedge

1. Break off appropriately ½ in (1.2 cm) of a round toothpick

2. Grasp the broken end of the wedge with a plier

3. Insert the pointed tip from the lingual or facial embrasures, slightly gingival to the gingival margin

4. Gingival aspect of the wedge may be lightly lubricated to facilitate its placement

Insertion of Round Wedge

½ in (1.2 cm)

round toothpick

Topic: Insertion of Round Wedge

Break off appropriately_ of a _

broken end

wedge

plier

Topic: Insertion of Round Wedge

Grasp the_of the _with a _

pointed tip

lingual

facial embrasures

gingival

gingival margin

Topic: Insertion of Round Wedge

Insert the_ from the _ or _, slightly_ to the _

wedge

lightly lubricated

facilitate its placement

Topic: Insertion of Round Wedge

Gingival aspect of the _may be_ to_

o To be effective the wedge should be positioned as near to the gingival margin without being occlusal to it.

o If wedge is too apical, a second (smaller) wedge may be placed on top of the first wedge

why Gingival aspect of the wedge may be lightly lubricated to facilitate its placement