Class II Cavity Preparation

Bench Test Preparation Course 2023

Standard Class II Guidelines

• This should be a “step” cavity preparation

• The proximal box should extend just beyond the
contact point
• The occlusal portion should be 2mm in depth
• The occlusal portion should be no more than 1/3
of the inter-cuspal width, preferably just a bur width
• The occlusal portion should extend as far as the
transverse ridge but not break it
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CAVITY PREPARATION -BOX
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CAVITY PREPARATION - OCCLUSAL
 Section Matrix Systems

• Many different products such as V Ring or

Paolodent
• Use of a dedicated anatomical wedge, a sectional
matrix and a holding ring
• The ring provides separation of the teeth
compensating for the thickness of the matrix
• More predictable shaping of the proximal surface
as recontoured
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBuK0wsDIgM
 Tofflemire Matrices

• Advantages: More familiar to most operators

• Disadvantages: Does not fit as well, need to pre-
contour and greater thickness
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upzeWfgvpQ8
Which Matrix?
• Use what you are comfortable with
• Try both more than once

From Palodent Website