Ivory Didner 8P Matrix Retainer

Ivory Didner 8P Matrix Retainer

The Ivory Didner 8P Matrix Retainer by G14 Surgical is a highly specialized, premium dental restorative instrument that combines the full-circumference capability of the classic Ivory #8 system with the articulating, adjustable head mechanism of the Didner design. The “8P” configuration denotes a premium, multi-positional circumferential retainer engineered to wrap completely (360 degrees) around the tooth crown while allowing the operator to adjust and lock the angle of the retainer head relative to the handle. Forged from high-grade surgical stainless steel, this advanced instrument solves complex access challenges in distal posterior segments, rotated teeth, or malposed molars. Its precise dual-screw adjustment mechanism securely clamps the matrix band ends and fine-tunes circumferential tension, ensuring optimal adaptation, excellent line-of-sight, and tight, anatomically correct proximal contact points.

Key Features

• Premium-quality surgical stainless steel construction

• Didner 8P Multi-Positional Design: Articulating head joint combined with a full-circumference (Ivory #8 style) retention system for complex, hard-to-reach restorations

• Dual-screw mechanism provides independent control over band clamping and 360-degree circumferential tensioning

• Adjustable angle geometry allows the instrument body to be swiveled away from the line of occlusion, maximizing visibility

• Precision-machined locking vise eliminates band slippage or stretching under high clinical tension

• Low-glare satin finish ensures exceptional visual clarity under intense dental operatory lighting

• High resistance to structural wear, deformation, and corrosion

• Reusable and fully autoclavable

Applications

• Retaining and tensioning matrix bands during complex, multi-surface Class II and MOD restorations in severely tilted, rotated, or distal molars

• Overcoming clinical access constraints in deep posterior quadrants where standard straight or fixed-angle retainers obstruct tool placement

• Re-establishing precise, tight interproximal contact points and natural anatomical contours

Specifications

• Product Name: Ivory Didner 8P Matrix Retainer

• Material: Surgical Stainless Steel

• Instrument Type: Adjustable Circumferential Dental Matrix Retainer

• Specialty: Restorative / Operative Dentistry / Advanced Prosthodontics

• Size/Profile: No. 8P Adjustable Profile

• Mechanism: Articulating Head Joint with Dual-Screw Band Lock & Tension System

• Finish: Satin Finish

• Reusable: Yes

• Sterilizable: Yes

• Manufacturer: G14 Surgical

G14 Surgical Ivory Didner 8P Matrix Retainer features an articulating head combined with a dual-screw stainless steel circumferential system, engineered for complete band stabilization around malposed posterior teeth.

G14 Surgical manufactures the premium Ivory Didner 8P Matrix Retainer from high-grade stainless steel, providing an articulating full-circumference design for professional dental catalogs.