I-PAK Knitted Retraction
i-PAK Knitted Retraction Cord Size 1 Blue Medium Thick

Knitted Retraction Cord – 244cm, medium thick, blue

Indications

• For gingival displacement and hemostasis before bonding and/or restorative placement procedures
• For use to aid in making impressions for fixed prosthetics
• #000: for lower anteriors; when luting near gingival and subgingival veneers; class III, IV V restorations; first cord for "two cord" technique
• #00: during preparation and cementation of veneers; restorative procedures dealing with thin, friable tissues
• #0: for anterior teeth; as upper cord for "two cord" technique
• #1: for the anterior teeth preparation.

Advantages

• Cord is made of 100% cotton
• Knitted into thousands of tiny loops forming long interlocking chains
• The unique knitted design exerts a gentle continuous outward force following placement as knitted loops seek to open
• Rapid retraction/displacement
• Easy to control and place
• Will not tangle in burs or packers
• When using i-PAK plain knitted cords, since they carry significantly greater quantities of hemostatic solution than conventional cords