Key Features and Function

Primary Function
The main function of this spring clip is to generate and maintain interproximal separation force (tooth wedging) during placement of the matrix band and restorative material. This separation is essential to ensure that the final restoration achieves a tight and anatomically correct contact point with the adjacent tooth.

Design
The clip is designed as a small, high-tension metal spring with two curved tines (prongs). These tines are shaped to fit accurately over the occlusal surfaces of the tooth, allowing secure and stable placement during use.

Usage
The tines of the clip are specifically engineered to be inserted into the small cylindrical tubes or holes located on the edges of TOR VM Saddle Matrices. Once positioned, the spring tension gently separates the teeth to create the necessary working space for proper restoration placement.

Material
The clip is constructed from durable, autoclavable metal, typically stainless steel. This allows it to withstand the strong separation forces required in clinical use as well as repeated steam sterilization cycles without loss of performance.

Ergonomics
The compact size of the N 1.003 spring clip makes it particularly suitable for use on premolars and smaller molars, where limited occlusal space can make the placement of larger separating rings (such as the N 1.004) challenging.