Matrices are used whenever one or more walls of the tooth are missing. They help to establish the proper anatomic contour and proximal contacts without gingival overhangs. There are several designs of matrices available for different clinical situations. They may range from a simple metal or plastic strip to a circumferential band of metal encircling the entire crown depending on the extent of tooth destruction.
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