Modern practice focuses on the "Medical Model" of caries management, where the goal is to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible. Quintessence Publishing USA Selective Caries Removal:
Proper contouring and contact point recreation are major challenges in Class II (interproximal) restorations. The book details the use of sectional matrix systems and rigid rings to achieve anatomical contacts, contrasting this with the "flat" contacts often produced by traditional Tofflemire matrices. Modern practice focuses on the "Medical Model" of