Overview
- 50 Clinical Evaluators
- 685 Total Uses
- 91% Clinical Rating
Consultants’ Comments
- “Easy to use.”
- “I liked that the thin tip allowed easy expression into the sulcus.”
- “Fantastic hemostasis.”
- “I particularly love the viscosity and how well it stays exactly where you put it.”
- “This retraction paste is a bright color & easy to see where we place it.”
- “With this material, I achieved better results for retraction without cord.”
- “More difficult to rinse than I expected.”
- “Still needed cord on some applications.”
Description
VOCO Retraction Paste is astringent paste that features:
- An aluminum chloride base
- Unit dose applicators with extra-long, thin and flexible tips that are designed for hygienic, simple and precise application into the sulcus
- 2-stage viscosity
- Initially flowable for easy application
- Stabilizes for optimal retraction
- Turquoise blue in color to contrast with the gingiva
- Easily rinseable
- Up to 50% faster when compared to just retraction cord



Unique Attributes
- For use without or in combination with retraction cord.
- Less hand force required to administer into the gingival sulcus compared to other brands.
- Rinses off easy, so you don’t make the tissue start to bleed again by having to rinse too vigorously.
Clinical Tips
- Can use in addition to retraction cord using this to replace the second cord in a 2-cord technique.
Indications
- For temporary retraction of the marginal gingiva to provide a dry gingival sulcus, when the periodontium is healthy, prior to:
- Analog or digital impressions
- Cementation of temporary and permanent restorations
- Preparation of class II and V restorations










