Make a Good Impression with Expasyl Exact

It's always important to leave a good impression on your patients, but it's equally important to take good impressions—after all, an accurate impression leads to a well-fitting restoration. That's one of many reasons why Kapish Goyal, DDS, FAGD, uses Expasyl Exact before impressions and cementation.

“Unlike some traditional retraction methods that require multiple steps, Expasyl Exact has a single-step application,” he said. “It is also gentle on tissues, which minimizes trauma and discomfort for patients compared with mechanical retraction.”

All-Around Comfort

With a specific viscosity that ensures accurate and pain-free sulcular opening without damaging the epithelial attachment, Expasyl Exact also provides an astringent effect that dries the sulcus completely. 

“The consistency is thick yet flowable for easy application without the paste running or dripping,” agreed Dr. Goyal, adding that the procedure is easy for his patients, too. “There was no darkening, irritation, or postop sensitivity that I’ve noticed with other brands. The paste retracts only 1 mm of marginal gingiva, which is perfect for adequate retraction without unnecessary discomfort.”

Expasyl Exact builds on the proven success of its predecessor, Expasyl, which launched nearly 25 years ago as the first paste indicated for sulcular opening. Compatible with any composite applicator gun, 1 capsule of Expasyl Exact is used for each patient to avoid cross-contamination. “Working time is typically short, around 1 to 2 minutes, so the procedure is very quick,” added Dr. Goyal.

Dry Field? No Problem

Dr. Goyal particularly enjoys Expasyl Exact’s hemostatic effect, which allows for a dry, clean working fi eld. “A blood-free environment is essential for quality dental impressions, and this paste opens the sulcus, keeps the epithelium intact, and eliminates the need for cord, thanks to efficient hemostasis and retraction,” Dr. Goyal said. “Controlling bleeding also allows for better adhesion of materials to tooth structure, and that translates to more durable and reliable restorations."