Comparison Table for Gingival Retraction Cord Medicated
| Item | Brand/Manufacturer | Description | Medicament | Length | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patterson Dental Supply | Patterson® Knitted Displacement Cord with Epinephrine – 96″ | Epinephrine | 96″ | 100% cotton knitted, Easy control and placement, Avoids entanglement in burs or packers, Made in the USA |
| 2 | Premier Dental Products | Knit-Pak™+ Impregnated Knitted Retraction Cord – 80″, 1/Pkg | AlCl3· 6H2O (0.5mg± 0.1mg/inch) | 80″ | Exact-dosage medicinal loading, Easily packs into sulcus, Cuts clean – will not entangle in burs, Lint and particle free |
| 3 | Gingi-Pak | Gingi-Pak® Z-Twist™ Weave Braided Medicated Retraction Cord – Epinephrine HCl, 108″ | Epinephrine | 108″ | Hand-impregnated for consistent dosage per inch, Exclusive Kutter Kap® saves time and prevents cross-contamination |
| 4 | Kerr Restoratives | GingiBRAID+ Braided Retraction Cord – Medicated (Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10%) | Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10% | 72″ | Specially treated braid for faster absorption, Braided retraction materials made of cotton fiber, Medicament identification by background color, Second color to identify diameter |
| 5 | Pascal Company Inc | Sil-Trax® Plus Gingival Retraction Cord, 72″ | Epinephrine hydrochloride and zinc phenolsulfonate | 72″ | Ensures optimal retraction, Consistent amounts of medicament throughout cord length, Memory free for precise placement and retention in the sulcus, Easy placement and packing, Unique packaging prevents cord tangles and cord will not fall back into bottle |
| 6 | Pascal Company Inc | Racord® Retraction Cord | Epinephrine hydrochloride | N/A | Saturated with stabilized epinephrine hydrochloride, Dried in a special process for consistent epinephrine content and excellent hemostatic retraction properties |
| 7 | Kerr Restoratives | UniBraid+ Unit Dose Retraction Cord – 10% Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 50 Packets/Box | 10% Aluminum Potassium Sulfate | Pre-cut, 2″ length | Specially treated braid for faster absorption, Braided retraction materials made of cotton fiber, Color-coded braids for medicament identification |
| 8 | Pascal Company Inc | Sil-Trax® EPI Retraction Cord | Epinephrine | N/A | Braided cord saturated with epinephrine hydrochloride and dried by a special process |
| 9 | Kerr Restoratives | ShortCut™ Retraction Cord | 10% Aluminum Potassium Sulfate | – | scissor-free retraction cord delivery system that contains specially treated GingiBRAID that contains absorbency, less memory, fast-acting hemostasis and low instrument penetrability. |
| 10 | Pascal Company Inc | Racord® Two Retraction Cord | Epinephrine | 72″ | Ensures optimal retraction 100% cotton cord Special drying process ensures consistent medicament content |
1. Patterson® Knitted Displacement Cord with Epinephrine – 96″
Patterson Brand Knitted Displacement Cord with epinephrine is an absorbent retraction cord that controls sulcular fluid and retains hemostatic agents.
- 100% cotton knitted
- Easy control and placement
- Avoids entanglement in burs or packers
- Made in the USA
2. Knit-Pak™+ Impregnated Knitted Retraction Cord – 80″ by Premier Dental Products
Knit-Pak+™ is an impregnated retraction cord created from unique knitted microfibers. The fibers are distinguished by having very low moisture content with high durability and retention properties. These attributes create a retraction cord with superior absorbency and a fray resistant pliable structure.
- Offers exact-dosage medicinal loading (AlCl3· 6H2O 0.5mg± 0.1mg/inch)
- Easily packs into sulcus
- Cuts clean – will not entangle in burs
- Lint and particle free
3. Gingi-Pak® Z-Twist™ Weave Braided Medicated Retraction Cord – Epinephrine HCl, 108″
Gingi-Pak® Z-Twist™ Weave Braided Medicated Retraction Cord has a unique non-split, collapse-resistant and braided construction of 100% cotton that provides excellent, dependable handling characteristics. It packs easily, remains in place, and has a tight weave that resists penetration by even the smallest packing instruments.
- Hand-impregnated for consistent dosage per inch
- Exclusive Kutter Kap® saves time and prevents cross-contamination
4. GingiBRAID+ Braided Retraction Cord – Medicated (Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 10%) – Kerr Restoratives
GingiBRAID+ Braided Retraction Cord – specially treated braid for faster absorption, allowing immediate use and effectiveness. Braided retraction materials are made of cotton fiber that will not split or collapse in the sulcus. The retraction braids have a background color (for medicament identification) with a second color to identify diameter. 6 feet (72 inches/183 cm) of braid per bottle.
- Impregnated and dried with a 10% aluminum potassium sulfate solution
5. Sil-Trax® Plus Gingival Retraction Cord, 72″ – Pascal Company Inc
Sil-Trax® Plus is a braided 100% cotton retraction cord saturated with both epinephrine hydrochloride and zinc phenolsulfonate, then dried by a special process.
- Ensures optimal retraction
- Consistent amounts of medicament throughout cord length
- Memory free for precise placement and retention in the sulcus
- Easy placement and packing
- Unique packaging prevents cord tangles and cord will not fall back into bottle
6. Racord® Retraction Cord – Pascal Company Inc
Racord® Retraction Cord is saturated with a solution of stabilized epinephrine hydrochloride and dried in a special process to ensure both consistent epinephrine content and excellent hemostatic retraction properties.
7. UniBraid+ Unit Dose Retraction Cord – 10% Aluminum Potassium Sulfate by Kerr Restoratives
UniBraid+ (Orange Label) packets contain one pre-cut, 2″ length of GingiBraid+ dental retraction cord that is impregnated and dried with a 10% aluminum potassium sulfate solution.
- Specially treated braid for faster absorption, allowing immediate use and effectiveness
- Braided retraction materials are made of cotton fiber that will not split or collapse in the sulcus
- Color-coded braids for medicament identification
8. Sil-Trax® EPI Retraction Cord – Pascal Company Inc
Sil-Trax® EPI is a gingival retraction cord impregnated with a solution of stabilized epinephrine hydrochloride, then dried by a special process, ensuring both consistent epinephrine content and excellent hemostatic retraction properties.
9. ShortCut™ Retraction Cord – 10% Aluminum Potassium Sulfate – Kerr Restoratives
ShortCut™ is a scissor-free retraction cord delivery system that contains specially treated GingiBRAID that contains absorbency, less memory, fast-acting hemostasis and low instrument penetrability.
- Cord cutter built-in
- Cord dispenses with dial turn, same amount of cord each click
- All-in-one device that fits comfortably in hand
- Improved infection control
10. Racord® Two Retraction Cord – Vasoconstrictor, Astringent Action, Cotton – Pascal Company Inc
Racord® Two Retraction Cord is a combination of vasoconstrictor and astringent action in one cord. Racord® Two is impregnated with a solution containing both racemic epinephrine hydrochloride and zinc phenolsulfonate, and then dried by a special process.
- Ensures optimal retraction
- 100% cotton cord
- Special drying process ensures consistent medicament content
- Memory free for precise placement and retention in the sulcus
- Easy placement and packing
- Unique packaging prevents cord tangles and cord will not fall back into bottle
- Epinephrine strength is 55%-70% less than Racord®
- NTS technology helps ensure consistent amounts of medicament throughout the entire length of the retraction cord
- 72 inches (183 cm) per bottle
