MATRICES AN D

MATRICES RETAINERS
INTRODUCTION
A dental matrix is a device that is applied to a prepared tooth before the insertion
of the restorative material to assist in the development of the appropriate axial
tooth contours and in order to confine the restorative material excess.

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Parts of Matrix:

Retainer: It holds a band in desired position and shape.

Band: It is a piece of metal or polymeric material, intended to give

support and form to the restoration during its insertion and setting.
 IDEAL REQUIREMENTS OF A MATRIX BAND

1. Rigidity:The matrix band should be rigid enough so as to withstand the pressure of

condensation applied during restoration, placement and maintains its shape during
hardening.

2. Adaptability: The matrix band should be able to match to almost any size and
shape of tooth.

3. Easy to use: The band should be simple in design so that it does not cause any
difficulty to the patient, or hindrance to the operator during restoration of the
tooth.

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4) It should be able to displace the gingiva and rubber dam for ease in working.

5) Nonreactive: It should be inert to tissues and the restorative material.

 OBJECTIVES:

 Act as a temporary wall of resistance during introduction of the restorative

material.
 Provide shape to the restoration.
 Confine the restoration within acceptable physiological limits.
 Assist in isolating the gingiva and rubber dam during introduction of
restorative material.
 Help in maintaining the dry operative field thereby preventing
contamination of the restoration.

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CLASSIFICATION
A) Mode of retention:
i) With retainer, e.g Tofflemire matrix.

ii) Without retainer, e.g Automatrix

B) Based on type of band:

i) Metalic nontransparent matrices, e.g stainless steel

ii) Non-metallic transparent matrices, e.g. celluloid

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3) BASED ON TYPE OF CAVITY FOR WHICH IT IS USED
i) Matrix for class I cavity preparation
a. Double banded Tofflemire (Barton matrix)
ii) Matrices for class II cavity preparation
a. Single banded Tofflemire matrix
b. Rigid material supported sectional matrix
c. Ivory matrix no. 1
d. Ivory matrix no. 8
e. Copper band matrix
f. Anatomical matrix
g. Automatrix
iii. Matrices for class III cavities
a. Mylar strip matrix
b. S-shaped matrix

iv. Matrices for class IV cavities

c. Custom lingual matrix
d. Mylar strip matrix
e. Transparent crown form matrix
f. Modified S-shaped matrix

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v. Matrices for class V cavities
a. Window matrix
b. Cervical matrix
 TYPES OF MATRICES AND RETAINERS

Ivory Matrix Holder No.1

Ivory matrix holder No. 1 is most commonly used matrix band

holder for unilateral class II tooth preparations.

The matrix holder has a claw at one end with two flat semicircle arms having a
pointed projection at the end. On the other end of the matrix
band holder, there is a screw which when tightened, brings the ends of both the claws
closer to each other.
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Band used with this matrix has one margin slightly
projected in its middlepart. This projected margin is
kept towards the gingiva on the side of tooth preparation.
The band of suitable size is selected and encircled around the tooth. Keeping the
matrix band around the tooth, the screw of the retainer is tightened so that the
band perfectly fits around the tooth. After this, wedge is placed which also helps
in further adaptation of the matrix band to the tooth .

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Indication:
For unilateral class II tooth preparations.

Advantages:
• Economical
• Used for restoring class II tooth preparations
• Can be sterilized.

Disadvantage:
Cumbersome to apply and remove.
Ivory Matrix Band Retainer No.8

• Ivory matrix band retainer holds the matrix band that encircles the tooth to provide
missing walls on both proximal sides.

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• The circumference of the band can be adjusted using the screw present in
the matrix band retainer.
Indications:

Unilateral or bilateral class II preparations (MOD). Class II compound tooth

preparations having more than two missing walls.

Advantages:
• Economical
• Can be sterilized.

Disadvantage:
• Cumbersome to apply and remove.
 Tofflemire Universal Matrix Band Retainer

• It was designed by Dr BF Tofflemire. It is also well known as ‘universal’ matrix

because it can be used in all types of tooth preparations of posterior teeth.

• In this, the matrix band is fitted onto the retainer and then fitted loosely over the
tooth, which then can be tightened in position by means of the screw.

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Precontoured bands for a Universal retainer
• Also known as Universal matrix.
• Preferred for class II and complex amalgam restorations.

Indications:
• Class I tooth preparations with buccal or lingual extensions
• Unilateral or bilateral class II (MOD) tooth preparations.
• Class II complex tooth preparations having more than two missing walls.
 Advantages:
• Can be used both from facial as well as lingual side
• Economical
• Sturdy and stable in nature
• Provides good contact and contours
• Can be easily removed
• Can be sterilized
Disadvantages
• Cannot be used in badly broken teeth
• Does not offer optimal results with resin restorations
TYPES OF TOFFLEMIRE MATRIX

• Based on type of head –

Straight
i. Head of retainer is straight
ii. Placed only from buccal side
Contra-angle
i. Head is angulated
ii. Placed either from buccal or lingual side.
 Tofflemire retainer

Angulated Tofflemire retainer

• Based on type of dentition:

• Standard— use in permanent dentition.

• Small— usedin primary dentition.
CLINICAL TECHNIQUE
• First the large knurled nut is opened so that slide is at least ¼
inches from the head.
• Then the knurled nut (large) is held with one hand and the
small knurled nut is opened in opposite direction (counter clock wise) for clearance
of diagonal slot for reception of matrix band.
• Two ends of matrix band are secured together to
form loop.
• Ends of band are placed in the diagonal slot.
• Then, small knurled nut is tightened to secure the band to the retainer.
• After securing the band tightly to the retainer, it is
placed around the tooth to be restored.

• For final adaptation of matrix band to the tooth, the large knurled
nut is tightened.
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL
• This is usually accomplished in two steps:
• 1. Removal of retainer
• 2. Removal of band.
• Removal of retainer

• Small knurled knot is moved counter clockwise to

free the band from the retainer.

• While rotating the smaller knurled knot, larger nut is held.

• Index finger is kept on occlusal surface of tooth to stabilize the band.

Removal of band:
• Band is carefully removed from each contact point.

• Band shouldn’t be pulled in occlusal direction rather it is

moved in facial or lingual direction.
 Steele’s Siqveland Self-adjusting Matrix
Holder for Tapering Teeth

• Larger diameter at the occlusal, smaller at the gingival area.

• Anatomical adaptation is possible without wedges. The band follows the

tooth contour without impinging on gingival tissue.

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Indication:
All types of compound and complex tooth preparations in posterior teeth.

Advantages:
• Can adapt to tooth contour properly
• Due to Steele’s siqveland self-adjusting matrix holder anatomic adaptation
of the band is possible without the help of wedges.
 RIGID-MATERIAL SUPPORTED SECTIONAL
MATRIX
An alternative to the universal matrix is the use of a properly contoured
sectional matrix that is wedged and supported by a material that is rigid
enough to resist condensation pressure like light-cured, thermoplastic and
quick-setting rigid polyvinyl siloxane materials. The gingival wedge is
positioned interproximally to secure the band tightly at the gingival margin to
prevent any excess of amalgam (i.e., overhang). The wedge also separates
teeth slightly to compensate for the thickness of the band material.
ANATOMICAL MATRIX BAND/ COMPOUND
SUPPORTED MATRIX
• To contour the band according to tooth, pliers are used, though precontoured
anatomic matrix bands are also available.

• For further adaptation of the band to surface of the tooth, wedge is placed. Buccal
and lingual embrasures are sealed with the help of impression compound cones.
 RETAINERLESS AUTOMATRIX SYSTEM
• The automatrix is a retainerless matrix system designed for any tooth regardless
of its circumference and height.
Types of bands
The automatrix is supplied in three widths:
1) 3/16 inch (4.8mm) 0.002- inch thickness
2) 1/4 inch (6.35) and 0.002 inch thickness and 0.00015 inch thickness.
3) 5/16 inch(7.79mm) 0.002 inch thickness.
Indications :
• In tilted and partially erupted teeth.
• In patients who cannot tolerate retainers.
• For complex amalgam restorations.
Advantages :
(1)convenience,
(2) improved visibility because of absence of a retainer, and
(3) ability to place the auto-lock loop on the facial or lingual surface
of the tooth.
Disadvantages:
(1)the band is flat and difficult to burnish and is sometimes unstable
even when wedges are in place, and
(2)development of proper proximal contours and contacts can be
difficult with the Automatrix bands.
T-SHAPED MATRIX BAND
• This is preformed brass, copper or stainless steel matrix bands without a
retainer. In this band, the long arm of the T surrounds the tooth and overlaps
the short arm of the T. The band is adapted according to the tooth shape and
size. Wedges and impression compound may be used to provide further
stability to the band.
Indication:
Unilateral or bilateral class II (MOD) tooth preparations.

Advantages:
• Simple to use
• Economical.

Disadvantage:
• Not stable in nature
S-SHAPED MATRIX BAND

• S-shaped matrix band is used for restoring distal part

of canine and premolar. In this, stainless steel matrix band is taken and twisted
like ‘S’ with the help of a mouth mirror handle.

• The contoured strip is placed interproximally over the facial surface of tooth and
lingual surface of bicuspid . To increase its stability, wedge and impression
compound can be used.
Indications:
• For restoring distal part of canine and premolar
• Class II slot restorations.
Advantage
• Offers optimal contour for distal part of canine and premolar.
Disadvantage
• Cumbersome to apply and remove
PLASTIC MATRIX STRIPS

• These are transparent matrix strips used for tooth colored restorations.
They can be of different types:
• Celluloid (Cellulose nitrate) strips
• Cellophane (Cellulose acetate) strips.
• Mylar strips used for composite and silicate restorations.
Indication
For restoring class III and IV tooth preparations.

Advantages
Simple and easy to use Economical.

Disadvantage
Lack of stability.
PRECONTOURED SECTIONAL MATRIX

• This system consists of precontoured matrices made up of soft metal. In this, the
wedge is used to separate the teeth and hold the sectional matrix in position.

• Commercially available sectional metal strips (eg. Palodent system; Dentsply) are
precontoured and ready for application to tooth.
• These strips have limited application when used for amlagam.

• These systems may use a bitine ring to

i) Aid in stabilzing the matrix band and

ii) Provide additional tooth separation while the composite is inserted.

• The primary benefit of these systems is a
simpler method for establishing an
appropriate proximal contact and contour in
a composite restoration.
PALODENT SECTIONAL MATRIX SYSTEM
V3 Blue System
 TRANSPARENT CROWN FORMS MATRICES

• These are ‘Stock’plastic crowns which can be contoured

according to tooth shape and size. These are specially used for bilateral
class IV preparation. After selecting the appropriate crown form, it is
trimmed to fit 1mm beyond the preparation margins.
• When composite restoration is loaded in this crown form, it is positioned over the
prepared tooth and cured. After the restoration is completed, this crown form can be
cut with the help of burs for its removal.

• For unilateral class IV, the plastic crown is cut incisogingivally to use one-half of the
crown according to the side of restoration.
Indication
For restoring class IV tooth preparations and fractured teeth.

Advantages
Simple and easy to use Offers better contours.

Disadvantages
• Time consuming
• Costly
TOOTH SEPARATION

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 Reason for Tooth Separation:

• Examination
• Preparation of teeth
• Polishing of restorations
• Matrix placement
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Repositioning shifted teeth
METHODS OF TOOTH SEPARATION

• Two methods used for tooth separation are:

1. Slow or delayed separation
2. Rapid or immediate separation.

• Slow or Delayed Separation

In this separation, teeth are slowly and gradually shifted apart by inserting
some materials between the teeth. This separation usually takes long time, i.e
from several days to weeks.
• Indications:
Tilted, drifted and rotated teeth in which rapid separation is not useful.

Advantages:
tooth repositioning occurs without damage to periodontal ligament fibers.

Disadvantages:
• Time consuming
• May require many visits.
• Methods for achieving slow separation:
• Separating rubber ring/bands
• Rubber dam sheet
• Ligature wire/copper wire
• Gutta-percha stick
• Oversized temporary crowns
• Fixed orthodontic appliances.
SEPERATING RUBBER RING/BAND

• Separating rubber band is usually used in orthodontic

cases.
• It is stretched and placed interproximally between
the two teeth to achieve separation.
• It may take 2 to 3 days to 1 week.
 RUBBER DAM SHEET

• It is stretched and placed interproximally between

the teeth.
• Usually heavy or extra-heavy type is preferred due
to thickness of sheet.
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 LIGATURE WIRE/COPPER WIRE

• Wire is passed beneath the contact area to form a

loop.
• Tightening of wire loop is done by twisting two
ends together . This causes increase in the separation.
• Separation is usually achieved in 2 to 3
days.
GUTTA-PERCHA STICK
• It is softened with heat and packed into
proximal area.

• Usually indicated for adjoining tooth preparation

of posterior teeth.

• Tooth separation usually takes 1 week to 2 weeks.

• Oversized temporary crowns: In this, acrylic resin is periodically added in the
mesial and distal contact area to increase the separation.

• Fixed orthodontic appliances

• Indicated only in cases where extensive repositioning of
teeth is required.
• Most predictable and effective method.
RAPID OR IMMEDIATE TOOTH SEPARATION
• Principles used in rapid separation:
• Traction principle
• Wedge principle
TRACTION PRINCIPLE USED FOR SEPARATION

This type of principle always uses mechanical devices which engages the
proximal area of the tooth with holding arms. These holding arms are moved
apart to create the separation between the contacting teeth. Few devices are
based on this principles which are:
• Ferrier double bow separator.
• Non-interfering true separator.
Ferrier double bow separator

As the name indicates, it has 2 bows. Each bow

engages the proximal surface of the tooth just gingival to
contact area.

Advantages
• Stabilization of the separation throughout operation.
• Separation is achieved at expense of both
contacting teeth rather than one tooth.
WEDGE PRINCIPLE USED FOR RAPID SEPARATION:

A pointed, wedge shaped mechanical device is inserted beneath

the contact area of teeth, which in turn, produce the separation.
This is usually accomplished by 2 means:
1. Elliot separator
2. Wedges
ELLIOT SEPARATOR
• Also known as ‘Crab claw’ separator because of its
design.

• Mechanical device consisting of:

– Bow
– Two holding jaws
– Tightening screw.
 WEDGES
• Wedges are devices which are usually preferred for rapid
tooth separation.

• These are used for tooth preparation and

restoration.
FUNCTIONS OF WEDGES

• Help in rapid separation of teeth.

• Prevent gingival overhang of restoration.

• Provide space to compensate for thickness of matrix band.

• Help in stabilization of retainer and matrix during restorative procedures.

• Provide close adaptability in cervical portions of the proximal restorations,
there by help in achieving correct contour and shape at cervical area.

• Help in retracting and depressing the interproximal gingival area, thus help in
minimizing trauma to soft tissue.

• Help in depressing rubber dam in interproximal area.

 TYPES OF WEDGES

• Wooden wedges
• Plastic wedges.
Wooden wedges:
• These are most commonly used and preferred as they
can be easily trimmed and can be fitted in gingival embrasure.
• Adapt well in the gingival embrasure.
• Easy to use.
• Wooden wedges absorb water, thus increase the inter-
proximal retention.
• Provide stabilization to matrix band
Available in two shapes :
• 1. Triangular
• 2. Round
Triangular wedge
i. Most commonly used
ii. It has two positions — apex and the base
iii. Apex of the wedge usually lies in gingival portion of the contact area
iv. Base lies in contact with gingiva. This helps in stabilization and retraction of
gingiva
v. Used in tooth preparations with deep gingival margins
 PLASTIC WEDGES

Though commercially available but they are not much preferred because:

• Trimming is difficult .

• Adaptability is difficult in some cases.

Light transmitting wedges

• As the name indicates, these types of wedges

transmit 90 to 95 percent of incident light .

• Designed for use in cervical area of class II

composite resin restoration.
MODIFIED WEDGING TECHNIQUES

• Doublewedging
• Wedge wedging
• Piggy back wedging.
 DOUBLE WEDGING
• Two wedges are used:
One is inserted from buccal embrasure and another is inserted from lingual
embrasure.
This technique is indicated in the following cases:

– Spacing between adjacent teeth where single wedge is not

sufficient.

– Widening of proximal box in buccolingual dimension.

WEDGE WEDGING

• In this technique, two wedges are used:

• One wedge is inserted from lingual embrasure area

while another is inserted between the wedge and matrix band at right angle to first
wedge.

• These are primarily indicated while treating mesial aspect of

maxillary first premolar because of presence of flutes in root near the gingival area.
WEDGE WEDGING
PIGGYBACK WEDGING
• In this technique two wedges are used:

• One (larger)wedge is inserted as used normally, while

the other smaller wedge (Piggyback) is inserted above the larger one.

• It is indicated in cases of shallow proximal

box with

gingival recession. This technique provides closer adaptation

and contour of the matrix band.

PIGGYBACK
WEDGING
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