ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2025
Comparative evaluation of gingival displacement and inflammatory response using different retraction techniques - A randomized controlled trial.
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- Evaluation of Gingival Sulcus Width Gain After Nd: YAG Laser and Astringent Retraction Paste Using Intraoral and Laboratory STL Analysis: A Pilot Split-Mouth Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Precise gingival retraction is critical for accurate impressions in restorative dentistry. Minimizing tissue trauma while achieving adequate displacement remains a key clinical challenge. Aim: To evaluate and compare gingival displacement using four techniques - retraction cord, retraction paste, retraction gel, and diode laser - via intraoral scanning, and assess associated gingival inflammation by measuring interleukin-1β (IL-1β) levels. Materials and Methods: Eighty participants requiring maxillary anterior full-coverage restorations were randomly divided into four groups ( Results: All methods achieved >0.22 mm displacement. Laser retraction showed the greatest displacement, followed by cord, paste, and gel. IL-1β levels increased postretraction, with cord showing the highest inflammatory response. No significant IL-1β differences were found among paste, gel, and laser groups at day 1. Conclusions: Laser and cord techniques provided superior gingival displacement. However, laser and other cordless methods induced less inflammation, making them preferable for atraumatic gingival management.
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