This little tip may play a huge role when placing large, complex restorations (amalgam and composite). Preburnish the interproximal regions of your metal matrix band to obtain a better contact and gingival health - and decrease the likely hood of food impaction from the buccal and lingual. Of course, if contours and contacts are a huge issue - a full coverage restoration (indirect), will hopefully solve those problems.

This was a great tip that I read about in Sturdevant's and Summit's textbooks - later shown to me by Dr. Queso. (Thanks Ryan).
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This tooth is a part of a demonstration of complex amalgam restorations. The pins are controversial, however, a discussion regarding complex amalgam restorations is not complete without bonding, slots, grooves and pins. More to follow!

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