Disposable dental matrix retainer clamp

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A dental matrix retainer package (10) includes a plastic matrix retainer clamp which permits a matrix band (22) to be unlocked from its lightened position over a tooth without releasing the matrix band from the clamp entirely permits a matrix band, to be swiveled to accommodate different mouth quadrants with removal for reorientation permits rapid retraction of a matrix, band from a tooth and permits careful tightening of a matrix band over a tooth in order to avoid the possibility of overtightening. The package is designed so that it must be entirely disposed of after use on a patient thereby providing maximum assurance, against cross contamination.