An innovative tissue-retraction material.

Abstract

One of the most challenging problems of fixed prosthodontics is tissue control. Gingival retraction before a final impression can be very frustrating and time consuming. Many different techniques have been developed over the years to accommodate the clinician's struggle to obtain tissue control and achieve an ideal impression. This article discusses several of those techniques and how the new, innovative product Expa-syl can be incorporated into these techniques. Expa-syl is an injectable retraction and hemostatic agent that can cause little trauma to the tissue as well as save the dentist time and money. The author elaborates on the multiple uses of Expa-syl and the correct techniques for making this material a successful tool in any dental office.

• Authors: Stephen Poss
• Journal: Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) (Compend Contin Educ Dent) Vol. 23 Issue 1 Suppl Pg. 13-7; quiz 18-9 (Jan 2002) ISSN: 1548-8578 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11913271 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Aluminum Compounds
• Astringents
• Chlorides
• Hemostatics
• Organic Chemicals
• expa-syl
• Kaolin
• Aluminum Chloride

Topics

• Adult
• Aluminum Chloride
• Aluminum Compounds
• Astringents
• Chlorides
• Dental Impression Technique
• Female
• Gingiva
• Hemostatics
• Humans
• Kaolin
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Organic Chemicals