Dental Procedure
Gingival Retraction Techniques
Dentistry
Overview
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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Quick facts about Gingival Retraction Techniques
- Topic type
- Dental Procedure
- Category
- Dentistry
- MeSH classification
- E06.912.480
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.