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. 2011 Jul 21;62(2):180. doi: 10.1016/S0377-1237(06)80066-3

Biomaterial Update in Restorative Dentistry

S Ramachandran 1
PMCID: PMC4921977  PMID: 27407888

Magic Foam Cord is the first expanding PVS material designed for easy and fast retraction of the gingival sulcus without the potentially traumatic and time consuming packing of retraction cord.

  • Non-traumatic method of temporary gingival retraction

  • Easy and fast application directly to the sulcus without pressure or packing

  • Effortless removal. Comes off in one piece! No need for extensive rinsing of residue or hemostatic chemicals.

  • Comfortable to the patient.

  • Contains no hemostatic chemicals that may contaminate the impression

  • No special training or technique is required.

Magic Foam CordTM Comprecap Technique

  • Crown preparation is completed

  • Pre-fitting of one Comprecap per crown, preparation is done to check the fitting of cap around the cervical margin of tooth

  • Apply Magic FoamCord prior to retraction and the crown preparation

  • Place Comprecap and have the patient bite and maintain pressure on the Comprecap

  • Remove Comprecap after 5 minutes

  • The result is wide open sulci with clear access for the wash impression

  • For multiple preparations, multiple Comprecaps are used

JET BITE Fast's [interocclusal recording material]

Unique flat spreader tip for even application.

  • Mousse-like consistency and hence no resistance to closure, no rebound

  • Fast 50 sec, oral setting time

  • High dimensional stability – no distortion

  • Sets rock hard at 85 Shore A

  • The unique flat spreader tip with automix gun allow denstist to apply the material directly over the teeth

  • No distortion, easy to grind and cut. Sets rock hard.

  • When articulating, the material doesn't rebound and exhibits a high dimensional stability.

President ®Impression Tray System

Transparent rigid trays

Rigid by Design – a new patented system of intersecting ribs and rails provides unprecedented rigidity in a plastic tray. Available in Nine sizes to fit any arch. They have built in retention design and can be easily customized by flame softening or trimming with bur. Suitable for use with any impression material.

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