- A widely used alternative to traditional retraction cords, providing a faster and more comfortable experience for both the dentist and the patient
Uses
- Gingival Retraction:
- Physically displaces the gingival tissue to provide excellent marginal access for dental procedures
- Impression Preparation:
- Essential for creating a clean, dry field before taking traditional or digital impressions for crowns, bridges, and veneers
- Restorative Procedures:
- Used during the seating of restorations, fitting rubber dams, and restoring Class II, III, and V cavities
- Hemostasis & Fluid Management:
- Formulated to stop bleeding and control crevicular seepage (excess moisture) in the sulcus
Features
- 15% Aluminum Chloride:
- Contains a high concentration of aluminum chloride to ensure effective hemostasis and retraction performance
- Cord-Free System:
- Eliminates the need for painful and time-consuming cord-packing techniques
- Single-Use Capsules:
- Each refill contains 20 individual one-gram capsules, promoting hygiene and reducing the risk of cross-contamination
- Foil Pouch Packaging:
- Capsules are stored in foil pouches to prevent the paste from drying out, ensuring consistent viscosity
- Viscous Paste Formula:
- The material is rigid enough to displace tissue while remaining soft enough to apply with minimal force
Benefits
- Atraumatic Application:
- Preserves the epithelial attachment and gum line by requiring minimal pressure, which prevents long-term gingival recession
- Significant Time Savings:
- The procedure is fast and simple, often saving several minutes per tooth compared to traditional methods
- Patient Comfort:
- Much less force is needed than with packing cord, making the process virtually painless for the patient
- Predictable Accuracy:
- By creating a clean, dry field without residue, it ensures better impression accuracy and more reliable prosthetic outcomes
