Dr. Matthew Burton

Restorations
Case report: Split wedge overcomes restoration challenges
A 70-year-old man presented with a failing direct composite on tooth #20 with recurrent caries on the gingival margin. In this case report, Dr. Matthew Burton, creator of the VursaWedge, describes how he used his wedge with existing tools to create a seamless gingival margin.
August 11, 2021
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