Modified putty index matrix technique with mylar strip and a new classification for selecting the type of matrix in anterior proximal/incisal composite restorations

I Anand Sherwood; Mensudar Rathakrishnan; Kamatchi Subramanian Savadamaoorthi; Puridi Bhargavi; Vasanthan Vignesh Kumar

doi:10.1002/ccr3.1006

Modified putty index matrix technique with mylar strip and a new classification for selecting the type of matrix in anterior proximal/incisal composite restorations

Clin Case Rep. 2017 Jun 1;5(7):1141-1146. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1006. eCollection 2017 Jul.

Authors

I Anand Sherwood¹, Mensudar Rathakrishnan², Kamatchi Subramanian Savadamaoorthi¹, Puridi Bhargavi¹, Vasanthan Vignesh Kumar³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research Madurai Tamil Nadu India.
² Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital Chennai Tamil Nadu India.
³ Department of Orthodontics CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research Madurai Tamil Nadu India.

Abstract

Matrix technique described in this article combines the advantages of both flexible and rigid matrix in anterior composite restorations. Using mylar strip provide advantages, of one utilizing the mylar strip for contouring the labial aspect of restoration thereby, and overcomes the problem in adapting the teflon tape around the tooth.

Keywords: Bonding; class IV composites; composites; contact and contour; esthetics; mylar strip; putty index.

Publication types

Case Reports