Knitted Retraction Cord

Indications:

• For gingival displacement and hemostasis before bonding and/or restorative placement procedures
• For use to aid in making impressions for fixed prosthetics

#1 – for the anterior teeth preparation.

#0 – for anterior teeth; as upper cord for “two cord” technique.

#00 – during preparation and cementation of veneers; restorative procedures dealing with thin, friable tissues.

#000 – for lower anteriors; when luting near gingival and subgingival veneers; class III, IV V restorations; first cord for “two cord” technique.

Advantages:

• Cord is made of 100% cotton
• Knitted into thousands of tiny loops forming long interlocking chains
• The unique knitted design exerts a gentle continuous outward force following placement as knitted loops seek to open
• Easy to control and place
• Will not tangle in burs or packers
• Cup with cutter