What is the purpose of a matrix system?
A)Retain and support the restoration.
B)Provide a temporary interproximal wall for the restorative material.
C)Create an external surface against which the restorative material is packed.
D)Both b and c are correct.

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The purpose of a matrix system is to act as a temporary interproximal wall during the restorative procedure,restore interproximal anatomic contours,and create an external surface against which the restorative material is packed.
Retention pins that are placed during the restorative procedure help to retain and support the final restoration.

What Is the Purpose of a Matrix System