title: Extraoral matrix for reconstruction of damaged teeth.
abstract: Conventional matrix bands are inappropriate for restoring extensively damaged teeth because of inadequate contact areas, inconsistent gingival margins, and undefined occlusal relationships. An extraoral matrix can be fabricated before intraoral reconstruction of the tooth.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ulusoy
mesh_terms: D003762:Dental Instruments; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008434:Matrix Bands; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*