Pascal Retrax Cord for More Accurate Dental Impressions
Unlocking Faster, Clearer, and Longer-Lasting Retraction for More Accurate Dental Impressions with PASCAL Retrax Cord.
In the world of digital and esthetic dentistry, where precision is paramount, effective tissue management plays a critical role in ensuring accurate impressions. Tissue management and clear exposure of the margin are the foundation of both analog and digital dentistry. For general dentists performing crown and bridge procedures, Pascal’s Retrax Cord line offers superior performance, enabling faster, clearer, and longer-lasting retraction for more precise results. By eliminating unnecessary steps and improving fluid control, Retrax Cord stands as a time-saving, high-performing solution that delivers consistently accurate dental impressions.
Retrax Cord vs. Ultradent's Ultrapak: Why Retrax Leads in Efficiency and Performance
A major differentiator between Pascal's Retrax Cord and competitors like Ultradent’s Ultrapak is the level of efficiency during setup and retraction. Retrax Cords are pre-infused with medicaments like Epinephrine or Aluminum Sulfate, meaning there’s no need for soaking before use. This infusion dramatically speeds up the workflow by saving up to 20 minutes during setup. By contrast, Ultradent's Ultrapak cords are non-impregnated and require pre-soaking in a hemostatic agent before use, which adds extra time and complexity to the process.
While Ultrapak cords can be effective for retraction, the need to soak them beforehand can slow down your procedures and create variability in fluid control. For example, pre-soaked cords may lose their hemostatic properties over time or require additional adjustments mid-procedure. Retrax Cord eliminates these inefficiencies by delivering immediate hemostatic control right out of the bottle.
Why Retrax Cord is the Ultimate Choice for Clearer, More Defined Impressions
Faster Setup, Reduced Steps
Unlike Ultrapak cords, which need to be soaked before they can be used, Retrax Cords come ready to go. Whether you choose Epinephrine (Retrax Cord EPI), Reduced Epinephrine + Astringent (Retrax Cord EPI+), or Aluminum Sulfate (Retrax Cord AS), the medicament is already infused directly into the cord. This eliminates extra steps, allowing you to save valuable time—especially useful when dealing with complex cases or time-sensitive procedures.Superior Hemostatic Control
For dentists who need fast and reliable bleeding control, Retrax Cord EPI (available in both braided and twisted formats) offers immediate and profound hemostasis thanks to its Epinephrine infusion. Epinephrine is the fastest-acting agent for controlling blood and sulcular fluid, ensuring a cleaner field for taking impressions. Ultradent’s Ultrapak, by comparison, lacks this infusion and relies on the practitioner’s choice of hemostatic agent, which can introduce delays and variations in efficacy.
For dentists preferring a gentler approach, Retrax Cord EPI+ delivers the perfect blend of reduced Epinephrine and an astringent, allowing for effective hemostasis without the intensity of full Epinephrine.
Longer-Lasting Retraction and Tissue Rigidity
For retraction that holds, Retrax Cord AS (infused with Aluminum Sulfate) provides profound tissue rigidity, ensuring that retraction lasts longer and margins remain clearly visible. This is particularly beneficial in complex restorative cases where consistent retraction is necessary for a precise impression. Ultrapak cords may provide decent retraction, but the need to soak them in additional solutions means their rigidity and effectiveness could diminish over time, whereas Retrax Cord maintains its structure throughout the procedure.Cleaner Field and Wider Margins
The braided structure of Retrax Cord (such as Siltrax-AS or Siltrax-EPI) offers superior retraction compared to the knitted design of Ultrapak. Braided cords are stiffer and denser, allowing for deeper and more consistent retraction, which results in a cleaner operative field and wider margin exposure. This makes it easier to capture every detail in your impression, ensuring that your restorations fit accurately and securely.
A Closer Look: Retrax Cord vs. Ultrapak Cord
Retrax Cord: Pre-infused with medicaments (Epinephrine, Reduced Epinephrine + Astringent, or Aluminum Sulfate), saving time and delivering immediate hemostatic control.
Ultrapak Cord: Non-impregnated, requiring pre-soaking in a hemostatic agent before use, which adds time and potential variability to the process.
Retrax Cord: Braided design provides superior rigidity, deeper retraction, and cleaner margin exposure.
Ultrapak Cord: Knitted structure may not offer the same level of rigidity and may require adjustments during procedures.
In terms of efficiency and reliability, Retrax Cord clearly surpasses Ultrapak. Faster setup, more consistent hemostatic control, and longer-lasting retraction make Retrax the better choice for general dentists seeking predictable results in crown and bridgework.
Introducing Retrax Cord Braided Initial-Pack for Double Cord Technique
For the over 85% of dentists who successfully use the double-cord technique, Pascal’s Retrax Cord Braided Initial-Pack is an essential tool. This ultra-thin, non-impregnated black braided cord (000 size) is ideal for the first layer in a double-cord technique, providing a foundation for optimal sulcus retraction. Double-cord techniques can be especially helpful in achieving greater precision in deeper sulci, leading to more accurate impressions and better-fitting restorations.
Why Retrax Cord is the Future of Tissue Management
Efficiency: Pre-infused medicaments eliminate the need for soaking, speeding up setup and procedure times.
Speed: Epinephrine provides the fastest control over blood and sulcular fluid, ensuring a cleaner, drier field.
Durability: Aluminum Sulfate provides lasting tissue rigidity, preventing collapse of the sulcus and maintaining clear margins.
Precision: Braided cords are denser and stiffer, offering deeper and longer-lasting retraction compared to knitted alternatives.
For dentists who value precision, Retrax Cord delivers superior performance that helps you achieve clearer, more defined margins faster, supporting the foundation of accurate analog and digital dentistry.