Medicom SafeMatrix Clear Contour has not been evaluated by Clinical Consultants of DENTAL ADVISOR. It was chosen as a Clinical Problem Solver by consensus of the Editors.

Problem

Matrix bands and Tofflemire systems have a long and successful history of creating quality barriers when isolating adjacent teeth during restorative treatments, especially when using composite resin materials. Due to metal being the primary material making up these systems, one of the main concerns we run into is not being able to have full confidence that our materials are curing completely as we place our layered composites. We are also unable to physically see or critique our restoring abilities while also trying to prevent potential voids or bubbles. Most often, we are unable to fully know what our restorations look like until we remove these systems and then look to determine our clinical success.

Solution

The Medicom SafeMatrix Clear Contour matrix system utilizes a 360 degree clear mylar material with a finger-turn tightening and loosening attachment. Now you are able to see exactly where your materials have reached as well as giving a clear and direct curing ability from all external angles of the restoration. The use of the mylar material provides the very high level of transparency we have come to enjoy when using individual mylar strips in our anterior restorations. With this direct view, we can have greater confidence in the success of our treatments prior to removing the isolation system. As we gain the ability to better see our materials during all aspects of our treatments, we are better able to critique ourselves and increase the clinical quality we all search for as restoring dentists. Additionally, as a ready-to-use matrix solution, you can save time and improve workflow efficiency by eliminating the need to reprocess and assemble a reusable solution.