Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 3s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Bommireddy Tejeswarreddy.
b.tejeswarreddy@gmail.com

Abstract

Aim:  The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy, ease of use, retraction time of three gingival retraction materials namely Magic foam gingival retraction material, ultrapak cord and stayput cord. Methods and Material: The study has involved 20 partially edentulous patients who require full veneer crown restorations for premolar. Amount of horizontal gingival retraction obtained is to be measured at three line angles, indirectly from impression of the gingival sulcus after retraction by using stereomicroscope and image analysis software. Statistical analysis used: One – way ANOVA test, Post hoc test like Bonferroni test. Results: The obtained values were subjected to one way ANOVA test and Post hoc test. With regard to gingival displacement all the three materials achieved similar results and were statistically insignificant but time of placement and comfort are better for magic foam cord compared to other materials.  Conclusions: The three test agents employed in this study achieved adequate horizontal gingival displacement. Magic foam cord ranks better among the test agents when minimal haemorrhage and time required for gingival retraction is considered.

Keywords: Magic Foam Retraction Cord, Ultrapak Retraction Cord, Stayput Retraction Cord, Elastomeric impression material, Putty Index.