Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Gingival Retraction using Polyvinyl Acetate Strips and Conventional Retraction Cord – An in Vivo Study
Statement of Problem: A new material is proposed in dentistry in the form of strips for producing gingival retraction. The clinical efficacy of the material remains untested. Purpose of the Study: This study aimed to determine whether the polyvinyl acetate strips are able to effectively displace...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3526/82-%206980_E(_)_PF1(_)_F(H)_PF1(Pr_P)_PFA(NC)_PF1(PUH)_OLF.pdf |
| Summary: | Statement of Problem: A new material is proposed in dentistry
in the form of strips for producing gingival retraction. The clinical
efficacy of the material remains untested.
Purpose of the Study: This study aimed to determine whether
the polyvinyl acetate strips are able to effectively displace the
gingival tissues in comparison with the conventional retraction
cord.
Material and Methods: Complete metal ceramic preparation
with supra-gingival margin was performed in fourteen maxillary
incisors and gingival retraction was done using Merocel strips
and conventional retraction cords alternatively in 2 weeks time
interval. The amount of displacement was compared using
a digital vernier caliper of 0.01mm accuracy. Results were
analyzed statistically using Paired students t-test.
Results: The statistical analysis of the data revealed that both
the conventional retraction cord and the Merocel strip produce
significant retraction. Among both the materials, Merocel proved
to be significantly more effective.
Conclusion: Merocel strip produces more gingival displacement
than the conventional retraction cord. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |