Retraction Paste

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Retraction Paste

A reliable alternative to retraction cord, this paste provides a dry sulcus and temporary retraction for impressions and restorative preparations with ease

As general dentists, we see a variety of patient cases daily, and the more options we have for effectively treating these patients, the better. I find it interesting that some doctors do not know about retraction paste, while others know about it but have yet to try it.

When I lecture on soft-tissue retraction and impression techniques, I encourage doctors to think about trying a different method of retraction besides the retraction cord we are all accustomed to using.

When I first started using VOCO Retraction Paste, I was not looking for a paste replacement. However, the more I used the paste, I realized one of the main reasons I’ve continued to stick with it. The consistency of VOCO Retraction Paste stands out across all patient cases I encounter. It does a good job controlling bleeding and retracting the tissue—both of which are vitally important.

VOCO Retraction Paste contains aluminum chloride, which dries the gingival sulcus and limits soft-tissue bleeding. Not only does the paste provide an initial stoppage of the bleeding but it creates and maintains a blood-free environment even after the product has been rinsed away.

What is unique about this paste is its 2-stage viscosity. In the first stage, the viscosity is low, allowing the paste to be applied in and around the sulcus. In the second stage, the paste becomes thicker by absorbing the fluids around the soft tissue, allowing for adequate retraction in just 2 minutes.

When it comes to delivery, some retraction paste tips are too small and dispense a very thin thread of paste, while others are too large and dispense a large rope. The flexible cannula applicator tip on VOCO Retraction Paste dispenses just the right amount of paste for every situation, and you can bend it to whatever angle necessary for easy placement in any area of the mouth. A bonus is the paste’s bright turquoise color, which provides an extreme contrast between the paste and the tooth structure, making it easy to see when cleaning preps.

Fast and Easy to Use

VOCO Retraction Paste has changed the way I think about retracting soft tissue in 2 ways. First, I now think of retracting soft tissue as a simple, quick, and easy step. Second, I feel the paste can improve and expedite the alternative technique of using traditional retraction cord at a lower cost and with no learning curve. It’s a win-win that saves dentists time spent packing a cord, while providing a less intrusive retraction method for patients.