title: Restoration of posterior teeth using occlusal matrix technique.
abstract: This article describes a technique for duplicating occlusal surface anatomy using the Biteperf device. Duplication requires an intact occlusal enamel surface and is only indicated when caries lesions are hidden. The occlusal matrix technique allows for preservation of all anatomic details. When the last layer of composite has been placed, the occlusal matrix is forced into the uncured composite to replicate the original occlusal surface, instead of performing manual curing and shaping as in the standard approach. It is technically possible to achieve this effect with any material that is able to copy anatomic details. The main benefits of the occlusal matrix technique, more precisely the Biteperf, are the technical ease of use due to its simplicity and its high accuracy in reconstructing occlusal morphology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Semiology and Clinics, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil. josue.sul@terra.com.br
authors.forename: Josu
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martos
authors.forename: Luiz Fernando M
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Silveira
authors.forename: Carmen M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ferrer-Luque
authors.forename: Santiago
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gonzalez-López
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D058105:Polymerization; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: C084111:Charisma composite resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D019279:Resin Cements; C084018:Scotchbond Multi-Purpose