3M Astringent Retraction Paste, Single-Use Capsule
A single-use capsule hemostatic paste used for gingival retraction, helping capture a detailed impression of the tooth preparation margin quickly.
The 3M Astringent Retraction Paste is a fast, effective gingival retraction material dispensed into the sulcus using a composite dispenser, giving dentists a straightforward chairside method for managing soft tissue around a prepared tooth before taking an impression. Supplied in a single-use capsule format, the paste includes a fine tip designed to enable precise delivery of the hemostatic material directly where it is needed, reducing waste and supporting consistent application from one procedure to the next.
By gently retracting the gum tissue and controlling any bleeding at the preparation margin, the paste helps clinicians capture a clearer, more detailed impression of the margin on the first attempt, which supports better fitting crowns, bridges and other indirect restorations while also improving patient comfort during the procedure compared with some mechanical retraction methods.
This product is used by general dentists and prosthodontists during crown and bridge preparation appointments in general dental practices and specialist restorative clinics that rely on accurate impression taking for laboratory fabricated restorations.
