Comparison Table for Matrix Bands Metal
| Matrix Bands | Material | Thickness | Unique Features | Quantity | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Tofflemire | Stainless steel | 0.0015 in | Pre-contoured, mirror finish for easy removal, Made in the USA | 12 | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Original Tofflemire | Surgical grade steel | N/A | Carefully stamped, smooth edges, more flexible than thick bands | N/A | Water Pik Technologies Inc |
| Palodent Plus Sectional | Glass-fiber plastic | N/A | Ring system, tight gingival seal, stackable, won’t collapse | N/A | DENTSPLY Caulk |
| Original Tofflemire Dead | Surgical grade steel | 0.001 in | Dead soft, more flexible than thick bands, ideal restoration | 36 | Water Pik Technologies Inc |
| Palodent Plus EZ Coat | N/A | N/A | Non-stick finish, greater matrix curvature | N/A | DENTSPLY Caulk |
| Auto Matrix Band Refills | N/A | N/A | For use in AutoMatrix Retainerless Matrix System | 72 | DENTSPLY Caulk |
| Matrix HO Bands | Stainless steel | 0.001 in | Unique, one-handed dispensing box, user-friendly | 100 | Microbrush International |
| T-Bands | N/A | 0.002 in | Self-contained, won’t break or tear when condensing amalgam | 100 | Pulpdent Corp Of America |
| Pro-Matrix Bands | N/A | N/A | Suitable for all restorative materials, no assembly required | 50 | Young Dental Manufacturing |
| Ultra-Thin | Medical-grade stainless steel | N/A | Ultra-thin design for temporary interproximal surfaces during restoration | N/A | Temrex Corp |
Top 10 Plastic Matrix Strips for Dental Restoration
1. Patterson® Tofflemire Matrix Bands
The Patterson Tofflemire Matrix Bands are pre-contoured, thin stainless steel bands that are easy to mold and burnish for proximal contact.
- Mirror finish for easy removal
- Made in the USA
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2. Original Tofflemire® Matrix Bands – Water Pik Technologies Inc
Original Tofflemire® Matrix Bands are made of surgical grade stainless steel and are carefully stamped for consistently smooth bur-free edges that keep your patient comfortable and reduce risk of gingival trauma.
- More flexible than thick bands
- Use with posterior composites
3. Palodent® Plus Sectional Matrix System by DENTSPLY Caulk
Palodent Plus Sectional Matrix System takes the stress out of Class II restorations by using rings to provide easy, predictable and accurate contacts along with a tight gingival seal. The Palodent® Plus ring tine design helps the system remain stable on significantly damaged teeth. The rings are stackable for multiple restorations at once and will prevent the matrix from collapsing into wide cavities.
- Glass-fiber reinforced plastic tines maintain a fit on the tooth that complements the wedges and minimizes flash
- Ring design promotes exceptional stability in the forceps during placement
- Matrix will not collapse into wide cavities, even when a cusp is missing
- Super-thin tabbed matrix has a pronounced marginal ridge and significantly greater horizontal curvature for accurate anatomy
- V-shaped tines allow you to wedge from both sides before or after ring placement
- Nickel-titanium ring composition for spring strength and memory retention
4. Original Tofflemire® Dead Soft Matrix Band – Water Pik Technologies Inc
Original Tofflemire® Matrix surgical grade stainless steel band is carefully stamped for consistently smooth (bur free) edges that keep your patient comfortable and reduce risk of gingival trauma. Available in a variety of sizes and contours, in both .002 in. and .0015 in. thicknesses.
- Original dead soft 0.001″ gauge
- More flexible than thick bands
- Use with posterior composites
- Allows creation of ideal restoration contour without breakage or band deformation
5. Palodent® Plus EZ Coat Sectional Matrix System – DENTSPLY Caulk
The new Palodent Plus EZ Coat Matrices retain all the innovative features and benefits of the Palodent Plus matrices, with the addition of a micro-thin, non-stick finish to make matrix removal easier. Also, greater matrix curvature helps to improve the anatomical accuracy of the restoration and avoid interference with the ring during placement.
6. Band Refill – DENTSPLY Caulk
Auto Matrix Band Refills are for use in the AutoMatrix® Retainerless Matrix System, which is ideal for larger preparations and those that have buccal or lingual extensions.
- Offers clear field of vision, access for quadrant work and better patient comfort
- Preloaded bands save time
- Are available in 4 sizes: Medium Thin, Narrow Regular, Medium Regular and Wide Regular
7. Matrix HO Bands™ – Microbrush International
Matrix HO Bands™ are made of stainless steel and .001″ thin. Ho Bands have a unique, one-handed dispensing box that makes them more user friendly during Class II restoration and cementation procedures.
8. T-Bands – Pulpdent Corp Of America
T-Bands are self-contained matrix bands that do not require retainers and will not break or tear when condensing amalgam.
9. Pro-Matrix™ Bands – Young Dental Manufacturing
Pro-Matrix™ Bands are for use in dental restorations and are suitable for all restorative materials, including amalgam and composite filling materials.
- Can be used in all quadrants in every class
- No assembly or application tools required
- Can be used for MO/OD/MOD/Cusp replacements
- High-tension mechanism for better compacting
- Easy contouring to tooth shape
- Narrow front section provides enhanced visibility and patient comfort
- Single use
10. Ultra-Thin Matrix Bands – Temrex Corp
Ultra-Thin Matrix Bands are made of the highest quality medical-grade stainless steel and provide necessary temporary interproximal surfaces during restoration.
