{"id":594,"date":"2018-10-09T16:50:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T14:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.zhermack.com\/uncategorized\/liquidi-astringenti-per-inibire-i-fili-retrattori\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T08:51:32","slug":"astringent-liquids-to-inhibit-retractor-cords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.zhermack.com\/en\/laboratory-en\/astringent-liquids-to-inhibit-retractor-cords\/","title":{"rendered":"Astringent liquids to inhibit retractor cords"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In precision impression-taking of fixed prostheses on natural teeth, the accuracy of the yield of the preparation end margin is vital. The most commonly used techniques involve the utilisation of elastomers.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Low viscosity products are usually preferred in the marginal area; nevertheless, the soft tissue still tends to constitute an impairment for sliding: for this reason, before beginning the process, the operator carries out temporary gingival displacement manoeuvres.<\/p>\n<p>The most common procedure for the <strong>displacement of soft tissues<\/strong> surrounding the abutment is based on the positioning of a cord (or more often two cords) which is commonly pre-impregnated with liquids to facilitate the process and maintain haemostasis.<\/p>\n<h2>The different types of astringent liquids<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Astringent<\/strong> liquids are doubtless the most widely used impregnating liquids in the dental industry, which is why our article focuses on these in particular. There are also <strong>impregnating liquids that contain<\/strong> <strong>vasoconstrictor molecules<\/strong> such as sympathomimetic amines and adrenaline, which could however cause local and systemic problems.<\/p>\n<p>Astringent liquids are essentially split up into<strong> three different types<\/strong>, each with properties and possible critical aspects which you should be aware of for correct use.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Aluminium sulphate<\/h3>\n<p>Effective and biocompatible, its <strong>main flaw<\/strong> is that it can delay or block the additive reaction of certain impression materials, so a compatibility check between the two products is always advisable.<\/p>\n<p>This category<strong> also includes potassium alum<\/strong>, a substance that is slightly less powerful than adrenaline but which tissues tolerate much more: it can even be left in the groove for 20 minutes without any adverse effects.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the <strong>advantages<\/strong> of these products are their haemostatic capacity, the potential reduced inflammation and the good retaining of the tissue displacement after the cord has been removed.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Aluminium chloride<\/h3>\n<p>Implemented in concentrations that vary between 5 and 20-25%.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>advantages<\/strong> are essentially similar to those of aluminium sulphate. The <strong>drawback<\/strong> is the interference with the setting reaction of polyvinyl siloxanes and polyethers, an issue which can be remedied considerably though irrigation of the site after the cord has been removed.<\/p>\n<p>Some authors suggest as an alternative not to impregnate the second cord in the double-cord technique.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Ferric sulphate<\/h3>\n<p>Available in solutions with a <em>concentration between 13 and 15-20%<\/em>, with quite a high degree of acidity, to such an extent that it may lead to temporary discolouration of the soft tissues.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, and also to guarantee the normal polymerization process of the elastomers, it is recommended that the<strong> cord be kept in situ for approximately 1-3 minutes<\/strong>, and then carefully remove all traces of the liquid before impression taking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In precision impression-taking of fixed prostheses on natural teeth, the accuracy of the yield of the preparation end margin is vital. 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