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Matrix Bands

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 Matrix Bands are thin, flexible strips (metal or clear plastic) used in dentistry to create a temporary artificial wall for a missing tooth surface during the placement of direct amalgam or composite restorations. They are essential for confining the restorative material, preventing gingival overhangs, and establishing the correct proximal contour and contact with the adjacent tooth. Used with a retainer (like a Tofflemire) or a sectional matrix system and a wedge, they are a fundamental component of precise, anatomically correct restorative dentistry. Metal bands are reusable, while clear bands for composites are single-use, allowing light transmission for curing.

Wooden Wedges

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 Wooden Wedges are small, triangular pieces of soft wood used in restorative dentistry to secure a matrix band at the gingival margin and create slight separation between teeth. They are a critical, single-use accessory that ensures a tight seal to prevent restorative overhangs, establishes proper interproximal contact, and protects the gingival tissue during the placement of direct fillings. Their slight compressibility and moisture expansion allow for a secure, adaptable fit. While simple, their correct selection and placement are fundamental to achieving a precisely contoured, durable, and biologically compatible Class II or III restoration.