Affiliation:
1. Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Restoring surface cavities and replacing the lost tooth structure from caries, trauma, decay, damage and other causes to their natural anatomy is one of the main objective of restorative dentist. Enhanced comprehension of the interproximal relationship enables clinicians to more effectively preserve or restore these structures. To preserve the natural form of the tooth while restoring, the shape and contour of restoration can be given by various matrix systems. This paper is an attempt not only to make the reader understand about the normal anatomic contacts and contours and various matrix system available recently but also it helps the clinician to select the best matrix system for the specific clinical situation to achieve predictable contacts and contour to enhance longevity of dental restorations.Importance of use of matrix band in clinical dentistry for obtaining ideal contacts and contours.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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