The dental matrix band 10 includes an elongated body 12 having first and second opposing ends 14a,b adapted to wrap around a tooth to be restored, and having first and second opposing longitudinal edges 16a,b extending between the first and second opposing ends 14a,b. The dental matrix band 10 further includes a first line of weakness 18 in the elongated body 12 where the elongated body 12 is separable along the first line of weakness 18. The dental matrix band 10 incudes a fixture 24 adjacent the first line of weakness 18. The dental matrix band 10 may further include a second line of weakness 20. The dental matrix band 10 may include an annealed section.