DENTAL RETRACTION MATERIAL HAVING ENHANCED FLUID ABSORPTION

摘要

A retraction material (12) promoting both retraction and drying of the gingival (28) sulcus around a tooth (26). The retraction material (12) comprises an astringent and an absorbing or drying agent. The retraction material (12) is placed with a syringe (30) and capsule (36) around the gingival (28) sulcus prior to the taking of an impression in a dental procedure.