Which Wedge? The When, Where, and How of This Overlooked Class II Essential

Ledges. Overhangs. Marginal leakage. Failing Class IIs.

These common pitfalls in posterior composite restorations often trace back to one overlooked factor: improper wedge selection and placement. Choosing the right wedge—at the right time and placing it in the right way—can dramatically improve outcomes.

In this practical, one-hour CE webinar, Dr. Matthew Burton demystifies wedges and shares real-world examples using a variety of wedge styles. You'll leave with immediately applicable techniques for better adaptation, tighter contacts, and cleaner margins—without the headaches.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording the next business day.

Learning Objectives
-Identify the most common types of wedges and when to use each
-Customize wedge placement to improve adaptation in difficult clinical scenarios
-Recognize and correct suboptimal wedge/matrix setups before placing your composite

Details
Tuesday, March 17th, 8:00 PM Eastern
1 hour of CE lecture credit
AGD subject code: 250
No prerequisites
Free to attend; registration required

Instructor Bio:
Dr. Matthew Burton, DDS has practiced dentistry in Illinois since 2008. He’s passionate about innovation and problem-solving in everyday procedures and is the founder of Burton Dental Innovations, established in 2017 to bring practical, clinician-designed dental products to market.