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Garrison Dental Solutions

The company known for its predictably tight contacts. Future focused, from humble beginnings - the place where design and function come together.

Like so many entrepreneurial businesses in America, Garrison Dental Solutions started out in a basement; the basement of Dr. Edgar and Dr. John Garrison’s dental practice.  That’s where the original Composi-Tight® Sectional Matrix system was brought to life back in 1996.  Many years and several hundred million matrix bands later, that same energy and enthusiasm that got the ball rolling, is still driving us forward.

Garrison Dental Solutions, is an American based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical device product solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of dentistry. The genesis of Garrison Dental Solutions was in 1997, when three creative individuals-- two dentists and an engineer--developed a product to solve a common problem. Drs. Edgar and John Garrison, and Robert Anderson--with Tom Garrison joining shortly thereafter--had no idea at the time that their invention would change dentistry. This new product was the original Composi-Tight sectional matrix system. This system, comprising a wedge, a contoured matrix band and a separating ring, enables the dentist to better prepare composite (white “tooth-coloured”) fillings - fillings which truly replicate natural tooth anatomy whilst achieving optimal contact between the teeth, to eliminate “food traps."

Now sold in over 130 countries through our offices in North America and Europe, Garrison’s global reach is a testament to the quality of our highly-regarded line of dental products. Garrison’s product offering has expanded over the years to include matrix solutions for all classes of dental restorations, as well as instruments and other matrix procedure auxiliaries. Garrison’s flagship product, the Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion Sectional Matrix System, has won the top award within the dental community as the leading product in its category.

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Garrison Quad Sectional Matrix System Intro Kit

  • 2X Quad Rings (1X each blue orientation)
  • 50X Firm Bands (10X each)
  • 50 Fusion Bands (10X each)
  • 80X Quad Wedges (20X each)
  • 10X Varistrip
  • 5X DME Bands
  • 1X Rings Replacement Forceps (GARFXP01)

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Garrison Band & Wedge Forceps

The Garrison Band and Wedge Forceps (often designated as the BWI or Band Wedge Instrument) is a specialized dental tool from Garrison Dental Solutions built for placing and removing matrix bands and wedges during restorative procedures like Class II composite fillings.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Grip Strength: Delivers 8.0 pounds of gripping pressure, which is 16 times stronger than standard cotton forceps (which typically offer around 0.5 lbs of pressure).
  • Design & Build: Features specially engineered, deep-interdigitating teeth and a heavier metal backbone with increased thickness to prevent tip separation under high stress.
  • Tip Angle: Includes 45° angled tips for optimal maneuverability and control in the posterior oral cavity.
  • Etched Identification: Marked with "BWI" directly on the handle for quick identification in a tray setup.

Primary Uses

  • Matrix Band Placement and Removal: Provides the positive grip needed to firmly position bands and pull out stubborn or tightly adapted matrix bands after a restoration is completed.
  • Wedge Placement and Removal: Offers high stability and control when inserting or extracting wedges without slippage.
  • Clinical Application: Replaces standard cotton pliers for roughly 95% of daily restorative workflows, though its larger tip profile makes it less ideal for hyper-delicate tasks.
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