Fill In the Gaps with Filtek Matrix

When it comes to case acceptance, having a time- and cost-efficient option up your sleeve often feels like the only way to get to a "yes.” But what if you could provide your patients with a cost-effective alternative to ceramic veneers that delivers beautiful results in just 2 visits?

Enter the 3M Filtek Matrix, a digitally designed and customized anterior matrix system that combines a 3D-printed matrix with 3M Filtek Restoratives. Streamlined via the intuitive 3M Oral Care Portal, the matrix system allows clinicians to create customized and cost-efficient composite restorations for their patients, especially in cases of undersized or misaligned teeth, worn dentition, peg laterals, and diastema closures.

It’s already become a go-to solution for many general practitioners, including Cam-Tu Dalluge, DDS, who owns Radiance Dental in Chanhassen, MN.

“Prior to using the Filtek Matrix, I would freehand direct composite veneers,” shared Dr. Dalluge, who often uses the system after her orthodontic cases to lengthen or enhance tooth shapes. “The digital design of the matrix allows for exact symmetry, which I often struggle with when I freehand.”

Esthetic Results in a Few Easy Steps

The Filtek Matrix procedure typically requires just 2 appointments using a simple and streamlined digital workflow—just scan or impress the patient’s teeth, complete a digital prescription, review the treatment design, and approve the digitally designed restoration. Then, use the 3D-printed Filtek Matrix to transfer the design using 3M dental composites.

A robust Filtek Matrix Training Kit provides all tools needed for 2 example cases, including typodonts, matrices, and 3M composites, so clinicians can practice and perfect their technique. “I really like the digital workflow,” said Dr. Dalluge. “And I enjoy being able to design and deliver exact results to my patients.”