Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gingival Retraction Techniques

Techniques used to expose dental surface below the gingival margin in order to obtain better dental impression during periodental and peri-implant applications. The retraction of the gingival tissue can be achieved surgically (e.g., laser gingivectomy and rotary curettage) or chemically with a retraction cord.

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Techniques used to expose dental surface below the gingival margin in order to obtain better dental impression during periodental and peri-implant applications. The retraction of the gingival tissue can be achieved surgically (e.g., laser gingivectomy and rotary curettage) or chemically with a retraction cord.

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  • Gingival Retraction Technique
  • Retraction Technique, Gingival
  • Retraction Techniques, Gingival
  • Technique, Gingival Retraction
  • Techniques, Gingival Retraction

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2012

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  • Dental Impression Technique (1965-2011)

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  1. E06w.912.480

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gingival Retraction Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060745. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060745
  2. Gingival Retraction Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73465955