Overview
i-PAK ULTRA Knitted Retraction Cord
Description
i-PAK is non-sterile, non-impregnated cord made of 100% cotton. Its unique knitted structure forms thousands of tiny interlocking loops, ensuring gentle yet effective gingival retraction during dental procedures. Available in four sizes (#1, #0, #00, and #000), each marked according to its thickness, i-PAK caters to a variety of clinical needs. The cord’s bright, contrasting colours and user-friendly packaging design enhance usability and satisfaction, while its special design prevents entanglement with diamond burs, offering seamless integration into dental workflows.
Indications
- For gingival displacement and haemostasis before bonding and/or restorative placement procedures
- For use to aid in making impressions for fixed prosthetics.
- Use cords #00, #0 for haemorrhage control around deep Class III and V preparations and as a bottom cord in a “two-cord” displacement technique
- #1 for the anterior teeth preparation.
- #0 for anterior teeth; as upper cord for “two cord” technique.
- #00 during preparation and cementation of veneers; restorative procedures dealing with thin, friable tissues.
- #000 for lower anterior; when luting near gingival and subgingival veneers; class III, IV V restorations; first cord for “two cord” technique.
- Use them when bonding veneers
- The smaller sizes are beneficial when working with delicate tissues
- Non-impregnated
Advantages
- The unique knitted design exerts a gentle continuous outward force following placement as knitted loops seek to open
- Easy to control and place
- Will not tangle in burs or packers
- Can be soaked in haemostatic agent to control bleeding
