GINGIVAL TISSUE RETRACTION

By: Naghman Zuberi

Why?

Gingival tissue Retraction is an Integral Part of Tissue management Prior to Impression Registering for Fixed Prosthesis. The finish lines should completely be reproduced over the models and dies in order to have a marginal accuracy of the restoration

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There are various methods of Tissue Retraction and management in dentistry: 1. Mechanical 2. Mechanical- Chemical 3. Surgical

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Mechanical Methods

Rubber Dam (Oldest Method of Displacing the Gingival Tissue) Copper band and Tube Method (Used in Single Tooth Impression Technique. Mostly Used with Impression Compound Type II Brown Sticks). Cords Strings or Unwaxed Floss

Copper Ring Impression Technique

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Mechanical- Chemical Method

Cords Impregnated in Retraction Solutions:

Epinephrine Al Cl Sol 15% and 25% Ferric Sulphate 13.3% Zn Cl Sol 8% and 40% Tannic Acid 20% to 40%

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Requirements of a Retraction Solution

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Surgical or Electrocautery

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Surgical or Electrosurgery

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Problems associated with Tissue Retraction

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