{"title":"Gingival Retraction Cord","description":"\u003cp\u003eGingival retraction cord is the fast, economical and predictable way to displace gingival tissue and control sulcular fluid before taking a crown-and-bridge impression, intra-oral scan or direct restoration. 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It's knitted for consistent, even expansion in the sulcus and comes pre-treated to help control minor bleeding and moisture while you retract the gingiva for a clean, accurate impression or restoration margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGingival displacement before taking a crown, bridge, or veneer impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture and minor hemostasis control around the prepared margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle- or double-cord retraction technique for subgingival or equigingival preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted cord construction for even, predictable sulcus expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-impregnated for chairside convenience — no separate soaking step needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in sizes 0, 00, and 000 to match different sulcus depths and preparation types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in South Korea under the AtriumCare \/ ATRIA product line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtriumCare (ATRIA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetraction Cord (Impregnated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 00, 000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the cord size that matches the sulcus depth and preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack the cord gently into the sulcus using a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/retraction-cord-applicator\"\u003eretraction cord applicator\u003c\/a\u003e, avoiding excessive force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave in place for the manufacturer-recommended time, then remove just before taking the impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From MedSTA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine AtriumCare ATRIA retraction cord for the Egyptian market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three common sizes (0, 00, 000) kept in stock together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast delivery across Cairo, Giza, and the rest of Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with MedSTA's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/retraction-cord-applicator\"\u003ecord applicators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/retraction-paste\"\u003eretraction paste\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete gingival management setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"impregnated\" mean for a retraction cord?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt means the cord is pre-treated with a chemical agent during manufacturing, so it's ready to use straight from the pack without a separate soaking step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose — 0, 00, or 000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmaller sizes (0) suit shallow, tight sulci, while larger sizes (00, 000) suit deeper sulci or cases needing more displacement. Your clinical judgment on the specific tooth and biotype should guide the final choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes MedSTA deliver retraction cord across Egypt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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