Elliott Matrix Retainer & Separator

Elliott Matrix Retainer & Separator

The Elliott Matrix Retainer and Separator by G14 Surgical is a classic, specialized dental restorative instrument engineered to provide reliable tooth separation and matrix stabilization during Class II restorations. Distinct from heavy-screw universal retainers, the Elliott design utilizes an elegant, low-profile spring-clip configuration. Forged from high-grade surgical stainless steel, it features active separation tines that slide down the interproximal space to gently press adjacent teeth apart by a fraction of a millimeter. This mechanical displacement precisely compensates for the thickness of the matrix band. By keeping the main body of the instrument clear of the occlusal plane, it provides clinicians with an unobstructed line of sight and excellent tool access in tight posterior quadrants, ensuring tight, anatomically correct post-operative contact points.

Key Features

• Premium-quality surgical stainless steel construction

• Elliott Spring-Clip Design: Low-profile, resilient spring mechanism provides continuous, controlled interproximal separation force

• Active separating tines precisely compensate for matrix band thickness to prevent loose proximal contacts

• Minimalist, streamlined architecture optimizes visual clarity and clinical access in tight posterior fields

• Smooth, hand-polished edges eliminate sharp pressure points, protecting the gingival papilla and oral mucosa

• Low-glare satin finish ensures exceptional visual comfort under bright dental operatory lights

• High resistance to structural deformation, fatigue, and repeated autoclaving cycles

• Reusable and fully autoclavable

Applications

• Simultaneous matrix band stabilization and mechanical tooth separation during unilateral Class II restorations (MO or DO configurations)

• Restorations in posterior segments where standard, bulky mechanical retainers obstruct visual or physical access

• Re-establishing tight, natural contact points and preventing food impaction zones in permanent or primary dentition

Specifications

• Product Name: Elliott Matrix Retainer Separator

• Material: Surgical Stainless Steel

• Instrument Type: Spring-Action Dental Matrix Retainer & Tooth Separator

• Specialty: Restorative / Operative Dentistry

• Size/Profile: Standard Compact Profile

• Mechanism: Resilient Bow Spring with Dual Separating Tines

• Finish: Satin Finish

• Reusable: Yes

• Sterilizable: Yes

• Manufacturer: G14 Surgical

G14 Surgical Elliott Matrix Retainer and Separator features a premium stainless steel bow-spring design engineered for simultaneous band stabilization and low-profile interproximal tooth separation.

G14 Surgical manufactures the premium Elliott Matrix Retainer and Separator from high-grade stainless steel, providing a compact spring-action design for professional dental catalogs.