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Tools of the trade: Matrix Master

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:52:51 +0000

by Dr Jordan Sutherland, Dental Care Smithfield, QLD The Matrix Master is an instrument designed to assist in placing and removing Tofflemire matrix bands. The instrument was developed by Australian dentists and dental students in Queensland. What’s good about it What I really like about this instrument is that it mitigates sharps risks. Previously, I […]

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Tools of the trade: Greater Curve matrix bands

Editor — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:38:19 +0000

by Dr Monte McEntyre, Jetty Dental, Coffs Harbour, NSW I had seen videos for these bands online and a couple of my dentist mates were using them. When the owner of our practice purchased the Greater Curve bands, I was keen to give them a go. What’s good about it One of the biggest advantages […]

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Tools of the trade: COMPOST-TIGHT 3D FUSION MATRIX KIT

Editor — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:28:45 +0000

by Dr Jacalyn Madden, The Smile Spot, Dulwich Hill, NSW Class II restorations are the bread and butter of most dental practices. Often the success of these seemingly straightforward treatments relies upon more than just a one-size-fits-all matrix system. What’s good about it Our clinic has access to multiple sectional matrix systems, but my preferred […]

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Tools of the trade: NiTin Full Curve Matrix Bands

Editor — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:54:47 +0000

by Dr Sonia Sahota, Smiles of Diamond Creek, VIC These bands are part of the NiTin Sectional Matrix System. They’re sturdy with a really nice curvature. What’s good about it With other brands, I would often end up with a pinpoint contact but the NiTins are always tight with a good broad contact. I was […]

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New Pro-Matrix Curve bands bring convenience and enhanced precision to restorations

Advertorial — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:09:00 +0000

Pro-Matrix from Astek Innovations is a single-use solution for amalgam and composite restorations for use in all quadrants in every class. Available as a standard matrix band and now as a contoured band, they are delivered pre-assembled for time saving and convenience in busy dental practices. Pro-Matrix Curve offers a newly designed pre-contoured band for […]

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