Open AccessThe influence of hemostatic agents and cordless gingival retraction materials on smear layer: An Ex vivo scanning electron microscope analysis
Author(s) -
Shailendra K. Sahu,
Suhasini J Nagda
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of applied and basic medical research/international journal of applied and basic medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2248-9606
pISSN - 2229-516X
DOI - 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_324_20
Subject(s) - dentinal tubule , smear layer , dentin , dentistry , scanning electron microscope , medicine , materials science , composite material
Cordless gingival retraction materials are now routinely used method for gingival retraction. Although evidence-based information is available on the effect of gingival displacement cord and cordless system on the effectiveness of displacement and the periodontal health, there is a lack of literature regarding the effect of cordless retraction agents on enamel and dentin substrates.