Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers for Matrix Strips Plastic
| Item Name | Size (inches) | Quantity (per pack) | Material | Features and Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® | 4 x 0.002 | N/A | Plastic | Measurement: 4″ x 3/8″ x 0.002″ |
| SuperMat® | N/A | 50 | Steel & Plastic | -Ring matrix system<br>-Small tensioning device for multiple simultaneous placements<br>-Designed for posterior macro restorations |
| Stop Strips | N/A | 100 | Mylar with Stopper | -Integrated stopper secures matrix band between adjacent teeth<br>-Improved access for light-curing |
| Mylar Matrix | 1 x 300 feet | N/A | 9 Micron Mylar Film | -Can be used during cementation and removed afterwards without causing a gap<br>-Works on even the longest teeth |
| Cure-Thru® | Assorted | 136 | Clear Plastic | -Compress restorative material during light-cure Class V procedures<br>-Flexible to the exact contour of the tooth for dense restorations with excellent marginal integrity<br>-Contains positioning and gingival retraction instrument |
| SuperMat® | N/A | 100 | Steel & Plastic | -Ring matrix system<br>-Small tensioning device for multiple simultaneous placements<br>-Designed for posterior macro restorations |
| Mylar Matrix | 4 x 0.375 | 1000 | Mylar Polyester | -Stronger than acetate<br>-Thickness: 5.8 microns |
| Matrix Strips | 20 inches | 1 | N/A | -Create necessary temporary interproximal surfaces during the restoration process |
| Maximat Plus | N/A | 1 | N/A | -Universal system by Polydentia for tightening steel or transparent plastic matrices in the posterior region<br>-Eliminates the need for a conventional matrix retainer<br>-Several fillings can be placed simultaneously in the same quadrant |
| Maximat Plus | N/A | N/A | N/A | -Empty disposable spools can be loaded with contoured metal matrices<br>-Anatomically shaped<br>-Single-use |
1. Patterson® Matrix Strips – Patterson Dental Supply
Patterson® Matrix Strips measure 4″ x 3/8″ x 0.002″.
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2. SuperMat® Matrix Refill – Garrison Dental Solutions
The SuperMat® Matrix System is a ring matrix system incorporating both steel and transparent plastic.
- Handy tensioning device is small in size, allowing for multiple simultaneous placements
- Designed for posterior macro restorations
3. Stop Strips – Premier Dental Products
Stop Strips from Premier Dental are Mylar anterior bands with an integrated stopper. These bands allow you to light cure Class III and Class IV restorations with ease.
- Unique integrated stopper secures the matrix band between adjacent teeth
- Pulling the band taut creates improved access for light-curing
4. Mylar Matrix Roll
Mylar Matrix Roll from Ho Dental is so thin, it can be used during cementation and removed afterwards without causing a gap. The 9 micron thin Mylar can be used for cementation of porcelain veneers and other ceramic restorations.
- At 1 cm wide, it works on even the longest teeth
- 300 feet per roll
5. Cure-Thru® Clear Cervical Matrices, Assorted Package
Cure-Thru® clear cervical matrices compress restorative material as you light-cure Class V procedures. They are flexible to the exact contour of the tooth for dense restorations with excellent marginal integrity.
Contains: 50 anterior/premolar, 50 molar/universal, 35 each other shapes, 1 positioning instrument and 1 gingival retraction instrument
6. SuperMat® Supercap Spools – Garrison Dental Solutions
TheSuperMat® Matrix System is a ring matrix system incorporating both steel and transparent plastic.
- Handy tensioning device is small in size, allowing for multiple simultaneous placements
- Designed for posterior macro restorations
7. Mylar Matrix Strips – Straight
Mylar Matrix Strips are made from DuPont 0.002 Mylar polyester film and can be used for composite restorations.
- Stronger than acetate
- 0.375″ x 4″ thickness: 5.8 microns
8. Matrix Strips – Clear, 20″ – Denmat Holdings LLC
Matrix Strips create necessary temporary interproximal surfaces during the restoration process.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Maximat Plus Kit
Maximat Plus is a universal system by Polydentia for tightening steel or transparent plastic matrices in the posterior region.
- Eliminates the need for a conventional matrix retainer
- Only the matrix spool remains in the mouth during treatment: no lever action and greater patient comfort
- Fast and easy application
- Tightening of the matrix can be performed with one hand
- Better overview during the filling phase
- Several fillings can be placed simultaneously in the same quadrant
- Pre-loaded matrices save time
- Optimum contact points with the wedges included in the kit
- Versatile: the system can be used with any matrices up to 7 mm in height
10. Maximat Plus, Empty Disposable Spools – Polydentia SA
Maximat Plus Empty Disposable Spools, part of the Maximat Plus matrix tensioning system, can be loaded with contoured metal matrices.
- Single-use
- Anatomically shaped
