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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: Palodent 360 Circumferential Matrix System

Editor — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:19:43 +0000

by Dr Andrew Young, Maffra Dental Clinic, VIC This self-contained matrix system has the band and band holder all in one unit. The band fully encircles the tooth allowing optimal placement of filling material. What’s good about it There’s no need for any extra tools or instruments when placing or removing the band from the […]

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Tools of the trade: Triodent V3 matrix system

Editor — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:42:08 +0000

by Dr Jasmine Ahwah, Alice Springs Family Dental, NT This sectional matrix system is one of my favourite products as it is designed to follow the natural contours of the tooth. As a result, it’s perfect when dealing with interproximal lesions where one tooth contacts another. What’s good about it? The matrix band is light […]

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Tools of the trade: palodent V3 sectional matrix system

Editor — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:33:32 +0000

by Dr Jessica Fung, Carlingford Court Dental, Carlingford, NSW This is a high-quality sectional matrix system with nickel titanium rings and anatomically shaped bands. What’s good about it This system can be used with all sizes of cavities but it works really well when the cavity is large. I’ve used other systems where the ring […]

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Tools of the trade: Garrison Composi-Tight 3D Fusion Matrix System

Editor — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:38:44 +0000

by Dr Shamiso Chingwena, Eden Dental, NSW I have used several different matrix systems in the past but when I started at Eden Dental a few months ago, I began using the Garrison Composi-Tight system. Even though it’s a little bulkier, I really like it. What’s good about it This system allows me to adequately […]

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Tools of the trade: Bioclear Anterior Matrix System

Editor — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:32:29 +0000

by Dr Ann Duong, Preventive Dentistry, Braddon, ACT I learned about this matrix system through my subscription with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. I thought it was a good solution for anterior diastema and black triangle closure cases, and I wanted to give it a go to see if it worked as well as […]

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Tools of the trade: Triodent V-ring Matrix System

Editor — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:00:24 +0000

by Dr Owen Crombie, Crombie Dental Surgery, Hampton, VIC I’ve used Triodent for years as my go-to matrix system. There are some very rare occasions when I’ll use a good old fashioned Tofflemire to build up the buccal and lingual, then recut the proximal portions and finish off with a V-matrix. However, the Triodent system […]

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Tools of the trade: Hawe SuperMat matrix system

Editor — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 23:40:41 +0000

by Dr Ian Gurner, Ian Gurner Dental Care, Hobart, TAS This matrix system works very well for direct composite restorations, specifically for posterior teeth. It’s useful for virtually all multi-surface restorations in posterior teeth. What’s good about it I particularly like this system for large composite restorations in the posterior region because the matrix system […]

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