Gingival retraction is a procedure that allows the gingiva to be a little bit away from the teeth during the treatment. Usually we put a gingival retraction cord into the gingival sulcus and then taken out after the treatment is over.
The purpose of gingival retraction:
1. Make the tooth shape more clearly, so that the production of denture, crown or bridge will be more accurate, reducing the discomfort or occlusion problems after installation.
2. Reduce the probability of the gingiva damage during the operation of the instrument or drill.
3. Gingival retraction cord has the function of stopping bleeding. Using the retraction cord before surgery can also reduce the " badly mutilated " in the surgical area. However, in my experience, if your patient has severe periodontal disease, it only brings little help.
 

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