DENTAL MATRIX AND DENTAL MATRIX SYSTEM

摘要

Methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth and dental matrices that may be used in the methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth are disclosed. Methods for direct elective composite additive crowning and veneering of teeth that may or may not have decay or previous restorations are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A dental matrix for use when placing a restorative material on a tooth, the matrix comprising:
a non-flat sectional strip having a first end and an opposed second end, the strip being shaped to conform to at least a portion of a surface of the tooth, wherein the strip includes a cut away inwardly directed toward a central portion of the strip, the cut away defining a first section of a gingival edge of the strip, the first section of the gingival edge corresponding in shape to a coronally directed projection of gingival papilla adjacent the tooth, and wherein the strip is structured to be retained on the tooth without the use of any attachment elements extending from or contacting a facial, lingual, mesial, or distal surface of the strip when the matrix is placed on the tooth.