Looks like maybe all decay wasn't removed. I've done the same thing. Recurrent decay looks a little different from that to me. I also put small increment of flowable and cure it first. ■ nls1947 Member Since: 09/02/10 Post: 7 of 48 6/2/2020 Appreciate you for wanting to do better. You got a few very good tips here. The only thing I'd like to add is that it looks like you are still using flat matrix bands. There is no way we can create ideal contact and approximate contours without sectional matrices. Consider switching. ■ Laz The Humidifier Member Since: 05/14/19 Post: 10 of 48 6/14/2020 Thanks, Laz, for your suggestion. I tried using sectional matrices before, and they always ended up being bent when I tried to place them interproximally because I still had contact with the adjacent tooth at the facial or lingual cavosurface margin of the prep. That's why I went back to Tofflemire bands-they were stiffer, and I could place them in proper position. What is the trick to using sectional matrices so they don't bend when placed interproximally? Is there a specific company that makes the sectional band that doesn't bend or get linked? Or is it more technique? Thanks in advance for your answers! ■ atoothjockey Member Since: 02/11/06 Post: 13 of 48 6/15/2020 Share your stories, get advice and more Have a great case to share or want to follow up on a case that you posted a while back? The Dentaltown messages are a great place to do so. Visit dentaltown.com/messageboard to get started! FREE FACTS, circle 12 on card dentaltown.com \\ AUGUST 2020 DT0820_MB1_AG.indd 15 15 7/20/20 2:41 PMhttp://www.dentaltown.com/messageboard http://www.solmetex.com http://www.dentaltown.com