title: Facilitating reproduction of occlusal anatomy of posterior composite restorations: the mini-matrix.
abstract: This article describes a new, simple technique that permits reproduction of natural tooth morphology and development of proper contacts in Class I and II direct and indirect posterior composite restorations. The method utilizes a mini-matrix to replicate the anatomy of the tooth surface to be restored. Successful treatment relies upon the presence of underlying caries that maintain intact tooth contours. Once the matrix is created, contouring, finishing, and development of correct occlusion and contacts are efficiently achieved and require less chairtime.
authors.affiliation: fulvioleni@interfree.it
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Leni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000473:pathology*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins