Learn more and earn CE credit! Dr. Arthur R. Volker has created fi ve CE courses about restorative dentistry for Dentaltown. To check out the topics and start watching or reading, head to dentaltown.com/volker-ce. Face Forward Matrixing strategies for the anterior and facial surfaces by Drs. Arthur R. Volker, Pantelis Kouros and Serhat Köken Dr. Arthur R. Volker practices in Sunnyside, New York. Dr. Pantelis Kouros practices in Thessaloniki, Greece. Dr. Serhat Köken practices in Istanbul, Turkey. T he purpose of a matrix is to function as a shape-former and facilitate the placement of materials such as amalgam or composite resin. Many options are available in terms of material selection and scope; this article will discuss various matrixing options as applied to anterior or facial composite restorations. Metal and plastic matrices will be discussed, specifi cally, as well as sectional and " full-contour " ones. 42 MARCH 2022 // dentaltown.comhttp://www.dentaltown.com/volker-ce http://www.dentaltown.com