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Matrix Bands & Prep Design

By Lee Ann Brady on 03.31.14

We are all on the search for the perfect matrix system. Our hope would be to find one system that works every time. Working would be defined as sealing the margins of the prep so we have minimal to no Read More

The Silicone Provisional Matrix Improved

By Lee Ann Brady on 02.05.14

Making a silicone matrix to fabricate provisional has several goals and they include accurate replication of the model being used to form the matrix and efficiency in fabricating the provisional. One Read More

Dog Eared Sectional Matrix

Dr. Brady’s Top Clinical Tips

By Lee Ann Brady on 09.09.11

Heraeus 360 Newsletter June 2011 Lee Ann Brady DMD I have the good fortune to interact with dentists from around the world. We discuss the practice of dentistry, share experiences, and trade little Read More

Garrison Ring Forceps

Creating Interproximal Contacts-Separation Ring Fatigue

By Lee Ann Brady on 07.19.11

Until today I hadn't given any thought to the lifespan, care and maintenance of the separation rings that I use in the office to create tight interproximal contacts when placing a posterior composite Read More

Full Contour Lateral Silicone Reduction Matrix over canine preparation

Video: Full Contour Silicone Reduction Matrix

By Lee Ann Brady on 07.11.11

One of the challenges in restorative dentistry is ensuring adequate reduction for the technician to create an exquisite result, while remaining conservative in our preparation and not taking away more Read More

Silicone Incisal Reduction Guide made from Flexitime Easy Putty

Video: Fabricating a Silicone Incisal Reduction Guide

By Lee Ann Brady on 07.05.11

[/caption] This video demonstrates one technique for fabricating an incisal reduction guide. I use incisal reduction guides routinely in my practice both to verify the amount of reduction that I Read More

Silicone Putty Incisal Guide

Fabricating a Matrix with Silicone Lab Putty

By Lee Ann Brady on 06.20.11

This video demonstrates the process of fabricating a matrix using silicone lab putty on a dental cast. These matrices can be used to create reduction guides or provisional matrices used during a Read More

Sectional Matrix Band Bent on the corner to create a a handle

Placing A Sectional Matrix

By Lee Ann Brady on 06.14.11

I find it challenging to place sectional matrix bands, so much so that sometimes I just reach for a good old fashioned toffelmire, even though I know that adaptation and reproducing anatomic form is Read More

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