The Economics of Class II Restorations | Dr. Matt Burton on Humpday Happy Hour™

Why do back-to-back Class II composites still give so many dentists trouble? Dr. Matt Burton, the general dentist who designed the Quad Matrix with Garrison, explains why the problem is usually the wedge, how to get tight contacts in a full quadrant, and why well-done direct restorations are some of the most profitable work in your practice.

In this episode:

- Why the Tofflemire band falls short for Class II composites

- What the wedge is really for once a ring creates the contact

- How a splitting wedge handles back-to-back restorations

- Why direct restorations are a profit center, not busywork

- The two bonding agents Matt uses, and why

- Can you over-etch? A tip from John Kanca

- Etching before the matrix band goes on to stop stain lines

- Calling every patient the day after treatment

Plus: how should dentists respond when patients call dentistry a scam online?

Dr. Matt Burton is a general dentist in Frankfort, Illinois, near Chicago. He designed the Quad Matrix system with Garrison Dental Solutions and lectures on Class II direct restorations.

🙌 Special shout out to Garrison Dental Solutions for making this episode possibe

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