Centrix is known for having great customers. They are loyal product users and are not shy about sharing their opinions. We love feedback! Recently, one of our customers, Dr. Matthew Giunta, from Tampa, Florida, wrote a great piece on our favorite retraction material: GingiTrac. Read the article below in Dr. Giunta’s own words. We hope his testimonial makes a great “impression” on you as well!
“Recently, I began using Centrix’ GingiTrac for retraction prior to the final impression for single and multiple crown units. GingiTrac is a PVS-based retraction material containing an aluminum-sulfate astringent that advertises faster retraction, tissue control, and easier clean-up than other “gel” based retraction products. Centrix sent me a starter kit of the mini-mix for review. Below is everything included with the kit.
From left to right: the mini-mix gun for dispening GinTrac, GingCaps for compression of the tissues, Gingitrac syringes good for 2-3 units
The product has a simple protocol. Crown prep as normal and dispense Gingitrac around the prep in a similar fashion to light-bodied PVS when taking the final impression for the lab. No manipulation of the tissues or creation of a dry-field beyond air-drying is necessary. Next, syringe a portion of the GingiTrac material into a “GingiCap” which will be used for compression. The patient will bite on the GingiCap for approximately two minutes. If multiple units are being impressed, bite registration material can serve the same purpose as a GingiCap.
Picture taken after removal of GingiTrac prior to final impression
Set GingiTrac material removed in 1-piece prior to final impression
First-molar impression using GingiTrac for retraction
GingiTrac has indeed simplified the crown procedure lessening chair-time which makes the patient happy and our office more productive .Unlike other gel-based retraction products which have a tendency to leave remnants behind after rinsing, GingiTrac provides easy clean-up prior to impressing. Simply grab the set GingiTrac material with cotton pliers and it will dislodge in one piece. Another advantage to GingiTrac when compared to cord is less manipulation and traumatization of the gingiva resulting in less local anesthetic usage.
If you are thinking about giving GingiTrac a try, you will choose between an automix and mini form. The Mini-mix gun is ideal if you typically impress 1 or 2 units at a time, while the automix gun is better suited for multiple units. I have been using GingiTrac now for approximately 1 month as my only means of retraction and the results have been excellent.”
–Dr. Matthew Giunta
(as seen on the DentalTown message board 1/21/14)
At Centrix, we make dentistry easier!
For more information, call (800) 235-5862 or visit www.centrixdental.com.
