The Custom Matrix Technique

or How to Save 5 to 10 Minutes on Your Next Composite

by James C. Hamilton, DDS

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Introduction, for "The Custom Matrix Technique"

The following three links are to clinical images of before and immediate after removal of the Custom Matrix. No adjustments were made to restorations!

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Class I

Class II

Class IV

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Clinical Case #1 - Class 1 Posterior Composite

1. First Step in Constructing the Custom Matrix Technique
2. Finishing Touches to the Custom Occlusal Matrix
3. Custom Matrix is Saved Until Later in the Procedure
4. Cavity Preparation
5. Restoring the Cavity Preparation
6. Curing the First Increment of Composite
7. Applying the Custom Matrix
8. Light Curing Through the Custom Matrix
9. "Finished Restoration" with No Finishing

Clinical Case #2 - Defective Class 4 Composite - Buccal View

1. Maxillary Left Lateral Incisor (lingual view)
2. Clear Bite Registration Material Dispensing Assembly
3. Constructing the Custom Matrix
4. Cavity Preparation as Usual
5. Restoring the Cavity Preparation
6. Placing the Custom Matrix Back on the Tooth
7. Immediately After Removal of the Custom Matrix - Labial View
8. Immediately After Removal of the Custom Matrix - Lingual View

*** BONUS Class 2 Composite Series Utilizing the Custom Matrix Technique ***

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