A dental matrix clamp comprising an elongate body (1), a matrix band (27)mountablerelative to the body (1) so as to form a loop projecting at one end of thebody (1). The clamphas a tensioning device operable on the band (27) to tighten the loop, and adeflectormember (15) which engages the band (27) to provide an inclined conformationthereto. Thedeflector member (15) is adjustable transversely across the band (27) betweenoppositepositions at which it bears against opposite peripheral portions of the band(27). The clampis a hand-held device used in dentistry to clamp a band around a tooth forretention andmoulding of filling material.
