Matrixing strategies: simplifying composite veneer restorations

– Classification of composite materials according to physical, chemical, mechanical, and optical properties

– The injection molding method of composite restoration:

- advantages of heated composite

- heated flowable composite

- heated paste composite

- heated composite used for monochromatic layering.

– Sectional metal matrices: advantages, indications, disadvantages

– Sectional plastic matrices: advantages, indications, disadvantages

– Full contour metal matrices: indications, advantages, and application technique

– Tofflemier modified full contour metal matrix

– Full contour plastic matrices: indications, advantages, and application technique

– The flat Mylar full contour plastic matrix

– 1 matrix, 2 ways: clinical tips and tricks by Dr. Volker

– Polychromatic and monochromatic layering strategies

– Tints / opaquers: indications and application protocols

– The effect of the matrix system on the gingiva

– The wide range of matrices available and suggestions for practitioners

– Clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Restorers, General dentists.