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M Aarti Rajambigai1, S Ramesh Raja1, S I Joephin Soundar1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge and Implantology, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
The success of any fixed prosthesis depends on the accuracy of impressions. Finish line exposure has to be adequate during impression making. The goal of gingival retraction is to atraumatically displace gingival tissues to allow access for impression material to record the finish line and provide sufficient thickness of gingival sulcus so that the impression does not tear off during removal. Numerous advanced materials are available for gingival retraction. This article describes the different advanced materials available.

