The Trimax composite instrument is designed to assist the dentist in achieving ideal proximal contact areas in light cured posterior composite restorations. In addition, the optically clear light tip provides increased curing ability by allowing efficient light energy transmission to the full depth of the restoration. By curing in layers and using focused light energy provided by the specially designed light tip, post-curing shrinkage is minimized. The optically clear light tips are essentially micro light guides. They come in three sizes; premolar, molar and large molar. Size is selected based on the size of the preparation. A soft wax such as periphery wax can be utilized to make an index of the preparation in order to estimate size. Each light tip has an annular groove positioned 4mm above its tip to guide the dentist in achieving an ideal marginal ridge position for each restoration.

Features

1. Optically clear tips provide excellent light transmission.
2. Permits matrix band to be held in contact with adjacent tooth.
3. Clear disposable tips come in three different sizes.
4. Tips have circular ring depth gauge that illuminates when curing light is applied.
5. Tips are disposable.
6. Disposable tips can easily be modified.
7. Tips can be inserted in four positions at right angles to one another.
8. Triangular ergonomic handle has unique finger rests.
9. The handle is made of high tech crystal polymer plastic.
10. Handle incorporates straight and contra-angled ends marked by one or two rings.
11. Hand piece ends have a rest position for light guide.

Benefits

1. Provides improved polymerization and reduced shrinkage.
2. Eliminates open contact areas.
3. Ideal anatomical form for premolar, molar and large molar restorations.
4. Tip provides guide for proper marginal ridge height for improved anatomy.
5. Enables instrument to easily accept new size and shape tips, as they become available. No degradation in output due to sterilization.
6. Tips can be used in special situations to create individualized designs.
7. Functions easily to easily work from front or either side of the mouth.
8. Easy and comfortable to hold in all positions.
9. Handle can be safely sterilized with all methods in current use.
10. Each end is designed for ease of use in mesial and distal positions.
11. Provides for stable support for light guides in the range of 7–11mm diameters. actual size