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[Gingival retraction methods. A literature review].

Nino A Tosches1, Giovanni E Salvi

  • 1Klinik für Parodontologie Zahnmedizinische Kliniken Universität Bern.

Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|March 25, 2009
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Accurate dental impressions require clear preparation margins and bleeding control in the gingival sulcus. This review covers current gingival retraction methods for better indirect restorations.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Periodontology

Context:

  • Precise dental impressions are crucial for high-quality indirect restorations.
  • Achieving accurate impressions necessitates adequate exposure of the preparation margin.
  • Effective hemorrhage control within the gingival sulcus is essential for impression accuracy.

Purpose:

  • To review and synthesize current evidence on gingival retraction techniques.
  • To offer practical guidance to clinicians on gingival retraction.
  • To enhance the quality of indirectly fabricated dental restorations.

Summary:

  • This review examines various methods for gingival retraction in dentistry.
  • It discusses techniques for exposing preparation margins and managing gingival bleeding.

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  • Evidence on different retraction materials and procedures is summarized.

    • Impact:

    • Improved understanding of gingival retraction techniques can lead to more precise dental impressions.
    • Enhanced impression accuracy directly contributes to better-fitting and more durable indirect restorations.
    • Clinicians can utilize practical tips to optimize their gingival retraction procedures, improving patient outcomes.