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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of different matricing techniques either sectional matrix or circumferential matrix on reproduction of optimum proximal contacts and contours during restoration of class II cavities with resin composite by undergraduate students or postgraduate dentists.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Sectional matrix | Experimental | precontoured sectional matrix band |
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| Circumferential matrix | Active Comparator | Circumferential matrix band applied by tofflemire retainer |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| MD ring and precontoured sectional matrix by TOR VM | Device | MD ring (separation ring) and precontoured sectional matrix (thickness 0.035mm hard) and a wedge was used to secure matrix in place |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Proximal contact | Reproduction of proximal contact either optimum, tight or loose (Categorical) | Up to 3 hours from randomization till contact is restored |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University | Cairo | El Manial | 11553 | Egypt |
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| Circumferential matrix and tofflemire retainer by Kerr | Device | Circumferential matrix (thickness 0.038mm) applied by tofflemire retainer and secured in place with wedge |
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