Time-tested gingival retraction paste offers fast and easy tissue management and hemostasis, creating an optimal dry field for highly accurate impressions
Why go through the trouble of creating a perfect prep just to have your impression or digital scan compromised by blood, crevicular fluid, or saliva? It’s a risk that Michael J. Long, DDS, is no longer willing to take.
“Dryz works so well, I can’t believe I practiced 30 years without it,” confessed Dr. Long, a general dentist in Auburn, WA. “When I'm prepping a tooth and the decay or existing restoration goes below the rubber dam, and my prepping causes tissue trauma and subsequent bleeding, I ask for Dryz.”
Dry Field—No Problem
Launched in 2012 and quickly embraced by dentists everywhere for its fast and effective tissue management, Parkell’s Dryz gingival retraction paste is designed to work seamlessly with common retraction methods, including compression caps, retraction cord, electrosurgery, and lasers. It is engineered to rapidly stop gingival bleeding and crevicular fluid seepage, and along with creating a dry fi eld for impression-taking, it’s ideal for use prior to seating restorations, restoring subgingival decay, placing rubber dam clamps, or teeth bleaching.
“I typically dispense Dryz to the area, use a microbrush to work it around, and then rinse. Now, hemostasis is achieved, and a cord can be placed to expose the margin clearly,” Dr. Long explained. “Other hemostatic agents in my hands make a mess and don't give me predict-able hemostasis. Dryz works, it works quickly, and it works every time.”
Made in the United States and available in 2 easily detectable contrasting colors—light green or blue—Dryz offers clinicians easy cleanup and a quick, 2-minute set time. “I like the light green color,” Dr. Long affirmed. “It’s easy to tell where it is placed, and also when it’s completely rinsed away.”
Capture Every Detail
Dryz is particularly useful for clearing away moisture and debris that can interfere with the accuracy of a digital scan.
“My goal is to capture a scan with the rubber dam in place, and with Dryz, it’s perfection,” Dr. Long said. “If the tissue needs manipulation, I'll add a cord to get the margins visible for scanning. When we go deep, I can count on Dryz to get a good scan.”
