Frequently Asked Questions

no since the adjacent tooth has neither been etched, nor has an adhesive been applied to that tooth.

do not “push” the resin; a simple tap will create the desired ripple effect to have the resin flow thru the window to form a bulk contact w/ the adjacent tooth

while some operators might do so it is not necessary to secure the band, the band will be secured by the placement of the axial-gingival ramp once photocured; the optional use of a wedge may further secure the band

not at all since in most instances you can simply slide the band around the suggested cut is used only with a very narrow bicuspid-to-bicuspid contact area

the window removal hole and the fold tab should be thought of as “goal posts” and will guide you to centering the contact area

a curing light w/ at least 1000 mw/cm2 will be sufficient to cure to depths of 8 mm-10 mm

sufficient amount of turning of the tightening mechanism should be used to secure the band as you would any other Tofflemire type matrix band

you must prep and restore either the MO or the DO first in order to an adjacent structure to “pack” against

the probable cause is either you cured composite amount greater than the 1.5 mm axial ramp, OR, you tightened the band too much – either case you may want to remove the shield with a hemostat

yes..just before you lift out the window, “relax” or loosen the tightness of the band slightly thus insuring a smooth removal of the window shield