GARRISON BAND & WEDGE FORCEPS

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.