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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 76-81 |
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A comparative clinical and quantitative evaluation of the efficacy of conventional and recent gingival retraction systems: An in vitro study
Deepti Raghav1, Satyavir Singh2, Mohammed Zaheer Kola3, Altaf Hussain Shah4, Hesham Saleh Khalil5, Prince Kumar1
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College, Ghaziabad, Saudi Arabia
2 Santosh Dental College, Ghaziabad, Saudi Arabia
3 Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
4 Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
5 Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence Address:
Deepti Raghav
Department of Prosthodontics, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College and Research Centre, Masuri, Ghaziabad - 201302, Uttar Pradesh
Saudi Arabia
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2347-4610.140514
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Aim: Gingival deflection techniques can be classified as mechanical, mechanochemical, surgical, or any combination. Comparative evaluations of gingival retraction systems are done rarely mainly because there is no consensus on the evaluation criteria. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of three different gingival retraction systems, i.e., Magic Foam Cord, expasyl paste, and aluminium chloride-impregnated retraction cord. Materials and Methods: Following impressions, obtained casts were measured for gingival sulcus opening width under optical microscope (with imaging system software). The presence of bleeding after removal of material, ease of procedure, and patient's comfort were also evaluated. The data collected were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Results and Conclusion: Evaluation of the clinical efficacy is relatively difficult because of the lack of appropriate measuring tool. In addition, choice of appropriate gingival retraction system is still a dilemma for the operator. Moreover, a particular clinical situation may indicate the specific technique. |
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