Use of a Modified Matrix Band Technique to Restore Subgingival Root Caries

Given the increasing incidence of root caries in the elderly population, clinicians frequently must isolate and restore subgingival preparations. This article demonstrates a technique utilizing a modified Tofflemire matrix band that creates a preparation free of crevicular fluid and blood for restor...

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Published inOperative dentistry Vol. 43; no. 5; p. 467
Main Authors Brackett, M G, Ryan, J M, Haddock, F J, Romero, M F, Brackett, W W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2018
Subjects
Dental Restoration, Permanent - instrumentation
Dental Restoration, Permanent - methods
Humans
Incisor - surgery
Male
Matrix Bands
Middle Aged
Root Caries - surgery
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Summary:Given the increasing incidence of root caries in the elderly population, clinicians frequently must isolate and restore subgingival preparations. This article demonstrates a technique utilizing a modified Tofflemire matrix band that creates a preparation free of crevicular fluid and blood for restoration with resin-modified glass ionomer cement.
ISSN:1559-2863
DOI:10.2341/17-142-T