Dental Wedge

 Wooden Wedges are small, triangular pieces of soft wood used in restorative dentistry to secure a matrix band at the gingival margin and create slight separation between teeth. They are a critical, single-use accessory that ensures a tight seal to prevent restorative overhangs, establishes proper interproximal contact, and protects the gingival tissue during the placement of direct fillings. Their slight compressibility and moisture expansion allow for a secure, adaptable fit. While simple, their correct selection and placement are fundamental to achieving a precisely contoured, durable, and biologically compatible Class II or III restoration.