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Strata-G by Garrison Dental

The all new Strata-G™ sectional matrix system from Garrison

Products

Strata-G™ Comparison Chart

Products

  • Separator Rings
  • Bands
  • Wedges
  • Complete Package
Strata-G™Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion™Competitor
Garrison Strata-G matrix ringsGarrison Composi-Tight 3D Fusion matrix ringsGarrison competitor matrix rings
Spring materialNitinol drawn-wire—molecularly aligned nickel titanium is strong and resilient; rings are easier to open yet hold their tension longerStainless spring steel—strong and durable, high clamping force and can be more difficult to openLaser cut/sintered plate nickel titanium—strong but brittle; rings will stretch out and can fail
ReinforcementUltra-durable PEEK—increases tooth separating pressure and longevityUltra-durable PEEK—increases tooth separating pressure and longevityNot available
Flash controlEnhanced bonded silicone Soft-Face™—maximum flash reduction with maximum lifespanOriginal silicone tips—dramatically improved adaptation and flash reduction compared to hard tipsFlat hard tips—poor matrix band adaptation and no flash control
Tooth retention (stays on the tooth)Modified retention extensions for maximum tooth grip with less impingement on the gingivaRetention extensions added to all rings for excellent tooth gripFlat tips with no retention geometry; easily displaced
Marginal ridge assistBuilt directly into the Soft-Face™ silicone tips to help you form ideal anatomyNot availableNot available
Wide PreparationsImproved with all of the above Strata-G™ system featuresDentistry’s first wide prep ringNot available
Pedodontic applicationsShort blue ring works well on primary molarsShort blue ring works well on primary molarsCannot adequately grip small teeth
Distal of the canineShort blue ring grips well in this positionShort blue ring grips well in this positionCannot adequately grip in this position
Strata-G™Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion™Competitor
Garrison Strata-G bandsGarrison Composi-Tight 3D Fusion bandsGarrison competitor bands
Dead-softYesYesYes
Thickness (including coating)0.0016"0.0016"0.0016"
Non-stick coatingInvented by Garrison®Invented by Garrison®Copied from Garrison®
Enhanced marginal ridgeYesNot availableNot available
Pedodontic specific bandYesNot availableNot available
Firm Bands for challenging casesYes, included in kit; specially tempered 0.0015” stainless steel does not deformAvailable, not included in regular kit; specially tempered 0.0015” stainless steel does not deformNot available
Strata-G™Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion™Competitor
Garrison Strata-G wedgesGarrison Composi-Tight 3D Fusion wedgesGarrison competitor wedges
Cervical sealExcellent—Soft-Face™ combined with sidewalls maximize adaptationGood—Soft-Face™ sides and fins adapt to tooth anatomyModerate—flexible sidewalls will not adapt as easily as individual fins
Stacking multiple wedgesYesNoYes
Wedge backoutExcellent—flexible fins prevent back-outExcellent—flexible fins prevent back-outGood—hourglass shape helps prevent backout
Gentle to the tissueExcellent—the smooth tunnel design and rounded edges reduce traumaGood—rounded bottom edges, curved to avoid piercing tissuePoor—sharp bottom edges abrade delicate tissue
Strata-G™Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion™Competitor
Garrison Strata-G matrix systemGarrison Composi-Tight 3D Fusion matrix system
26+ years of world leading sectional matrix innovation?Standard with every system we makeStandard with every system we makeNot even close

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