dr.neto.dds

“Can we use a putty matrix during the dental bench test exam?”

👉 The truth is: only a few exams allow it.
So why include a putty matrix in your bench test training if most exams don’t permit it?

Because it’s one of the best tools to sharpen your skills. Especially when practicing alone, putty helps you catch details you might miss otherwise—like clearance or wall direction.

Once you’ve trained your eye with putty, you can step up to the next level of bench test practice without it.

So yes—grab that putty matrix and let it guide your progress during training!

March and April sold out in a blink—
May 23-25 is your next shot.

If you’re serious about your bench test prep, don’t wait too long.

Let’s make it happen.

How satisfying is that? Removing old amalgam restorations and replacing them with composite—not just for the obvious aesthetic improvement, but also for the health of your teeth.

Mechanically speaking, amalgam restorations tend to create cracks in the surrounding tooth structure, which can lead to a catastrophic vertical fracture. Composite restorations, on the other hand, bond to the tooth structure, helping to hold everything together. Plus, composite behaves more like natural enamel and dentin when exposed to temperature changes—expanding with heat and contracting with cold—while metal restorations expand and contract much more than the tooth itself. That’s why cracks happen!

My advice? Replace your old amalgam restorations before it’s too late!