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echilds

Thanks for the nice post with photos. It really helps to see the concepts you're explaining.
I like the flowable idea to help stabilize the band. That's a great tip. I agree with you; wedging
is key with the Mylar strips. Otherwise you get leakage, or you get a wedge shaped void in the
restoration. A question for you: Do you use the pull through technique to help with contours? I
have been using it with good success on these anterior restorations, and I wondered about your
thoughts on it. Thanks again! ■

Member Since: 04/06/06
Post: 2 of 28

12/3/2018

palmers31

Never tried the pull through technique! But I know a lot of guys use it with good success.
For me it's a layer of unpredictability that I don't feel comfortable with. Especially if you have
bleeders or "non-ideal" preparations. ■

Member Since: 07/30/08
Post: 7 of 28

12/3/2018

moptop

Aaron, do you ever use a GC band in the anterior? They have made my life much easier. ■
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Member Since: 03/11/10
Post: 9 of 28

palmers31

No, I haven't. But I'd love to hear more about them. What do they look like? ■
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Member Since: 07/30/08
Post: 10 of 28

mooredge

This is what I primarily use on anterior restorations. GC band without any wedge. It has
made my life so much easier. I rarely use Mylar strips anymore. ■

Member Since: 04/22/08
Post: 12 of 28

12/3/2018

owensdent

Thanks to all who have recommended my GC bands. Below are several more difficult anterior cases which demonstrate what is possible.
[Editor's note: View this message board online to see links to these cases] ■

Member Since: 06/27/02
Post: 14 of 28

12/3/2018

palmers31

Oh OK! By GC bands you meant "greater curve" bands. Duh! I guess I always thought of
them as banana bands and got confused. I have used banana bands in the past, never for anteriors though. I find the Tofflemire holder is always in my way, and I don't like the inevitable gap
where the band meets the holder. Obviously, it's a great product, but just never really resonated
with me. I went through a phase where I used GC bands for posterior massive multi-surface
restorations, but I was never quite impressed with the contours and the contacts ... I'm happy to
report I've been Tofflemire-free for a few years now. ■

Member Since: 07/30/08
Post: 16 of 28

12/4/2018

flipper405

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Bioclear matrices? I haven't used them myself since
I'm an associate with little control over materials, but from what I see they will give you perfect
contours in the anterior. I imagine they might be more costly than your standard Mylar though.
I have and continue to use greater curve bands in the anterior almost exclusively. I find that by
changing the orientation of the holder, I can put the "gap" between the holder and the band in
an advantageous position. The holder can be placed either mesially or distally from buccal or
lingual-one of these four positions usually gives me what I am looking for. ■

Member Since: 06/22/05
Post: 17 of 28

12/13/2018

dkdocterry

Premier cure thru contoured matrices make life easy for me. The contour is what makes
them give a great result. ■

Member Since: 09/17/07
Post: 18 of 28

12/14/2018

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