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Dental Composite Restorations: Matrix and Ring Systems

There are all kinds of sectional matrix and ring systems available on the market now.

I have been using a Tofflemire retainer and have not been getting good proximal contact with Class II Composites, especially when they are large. All the matrix-ring systems look the same to me. What success and
problems have you had with dental restorations and what would you recommend for me to get started?

Posted by DDSGadget on February 27, 2006 09:59 AM | Permalink

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You have to look at the sectional matrix systems. I like the one from Danville. There is a sping ring that helps seperate the teeth and another trick is to put the wedge in upside down. Greater pressure and still moves the papilla down. There are also systems where the contact is open on the band but for me I have had trouble with composite sticking to the other tooth so I use a releasing agent (ky or astra) on the tooth to help.

Posted by: Jeffrey Hoos DMD | February 27, 2006 10:36 AM

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