Advances in Gingival Retraction

Introduction of new materials and improved technologies has created new opportunities to attain these goals of prevention and aesthetics in dental practice. For a precision fit and long-term success with fixed prosthetic dental restorations, the quality of impressions taken is a key element of decisive importance. Taking an accurate impression requires appropriate tooth preparation and soft-tissue management followed by proper selection of impression material, system, tray and the impression technique. The purpose of this review is to demonstrate the high qualities of a new, preventive and improved, temporary retraction materials and techniques