Consultants’ Comments

• “Very easy to place and remove.”
• “The silicone coating makes them easy to remove – composite does not stick to them.”
• “The matte finish on one side made it easier to remove the band after bonding procedures.”
• “The contoured bands created a good contour for restorations.”
• “The thin bands allowed pressure to be placed on composites that resulted in a good contour for the restoration.”
• “A tight contact was possible without the band getting stuck or breaking.”
• “To me, the PinkBands ® were a Godsend.”
• “Overall great product and addition for my office.”

Clinical Tips

• Open interproximal contact to ease placement.
• Proper wedging is essential.
• Re-tighten matrix again after wedging, then wait 20 seconds.
• To prevent tearing, do not over-tighten the band.

Evaluation Highlights

PinkBand ® Coated Contoured Matrix Bands were evaluated by 17 dental consultants, which placed 303 composite restorations using the Regular (0.0018”) Contoured Matrix Bands.

• Easy to place.
• Easy to remove.
• Non-stick surface for composites.
• Moisture control.

Unique Features

• Rubberized silicone coating improves moisture control.
• Does not stick to composites.
• Easy to remove.
• Thin and flexible that does not collapse during placement.
• Well-suited for large cavity preparations.

Indications

• Placement of Class II restorations requiring use of a sectional or regular matrix band.
• Post and Core Build-up restorations.

Description

Contoured Matrix Bands by Pinkband ® are rubberized silicone-coated matrix bands designed for use during placement of class II composite restorations. The silicone coating provides superior moisture control, a non-stick surface for composite restorations and facilitates easy placement and removal of the matrix band. The contoured (pre-burnished) matrix band is available in both Regular (0.0018”) and Thin (0.0013”) thicknesses in packages of 50. The original matrix bands with the PinkBand ® coating were first studied by THE DENTAL ADVISOR in 2013 and received 5 Plus Award Winner Ratings in 2013-2016 for performance and “improved moisture control.” Pinkbands ® are available in every shape and size including Universal, Pedo and Subgingival.