Operative II Lecture 5: Various Matrixes

Operative II Lecture 5 Various Matrixes Dr. Golda Erdfarb D.D.S What are some challenges you have with a matrix band? • Can not use multiple tofflemires in a quadrant • Overhang • Bad Contact • Poor visibility • Incomplete Curing • Time Consuming • Matrix moving and coming our of place...

Operative II Lecture 5 Various Matrixes Dr. Golda Erdfarb D.D.S What are some challenges you have with a matrix band? • Can not use multiple tofflemires in a quadrant • Overhang • Bad Contact • Poor visibility • Incomplete Curing • Time Consuming • Matrix moving and coming our of place • Hard to contour anatomy Pre - Contoured (Curved) matrix band • Pros - • Easier to contour anatomy • Cons - • More expensive • Still requires use of tofflemire matrix Pre - fabricated Matrix • Pros - • Already set up for you • Fast • Cons - • Expensive • Limited visibility • Contact still a challenge • Both side of matrix have same circumference ProMatrix Video AutoMatrix • Pros - • Good visibility • More working space • Cons - • Multiple Pieces • Technique sensitive • Time consuming AutoMatrix System Denovo Bands • Pros - • More simple than your average automatrix . • Good visability • No tightening • Great for pediatrics. • Easy to remove • Cons - • Different sizes, so you need a large supply. • Multiple try ins for size. • Expensive. • No contour at all. Denovo Matrix System Video Sectional Matrixes • Pros - • Good Contact • Ring separates teeth • Contoured matrix • Good Anatomy • Less overhang • Cons - • Multiple pieces • Expensive • Technique sensitive • Must floss all pieces Palodent Sectional Matrix Bioclear Matrix System • Pros - • Contours tooth • Good Anatomy • Limited Overhang • Clear • Good visibility • Good curing • Can use multiple in a quadrant • Cons - • Expensive • Technique sensitive • Still use wedge BioClear Anterior Video