Description
Gingi-Pak GingiPaste Retraction Paste is a 15% aluminum chloride paste that retracts gingiva and controls bleeding in about two minutes, with no second cord required. Bendable intra-oral tips deliver it directly into the sulcus, and it rinses off without leaving residue.
- 15% aluminum chloride – astringent action gives temporary retraction and hemostasis in one material
- Two-minute retraction – effective retraction without the need for a second cord
- Cord or cap technique – works with retraction caps for crown and bridge or alongside retraction cord
- Easy rinse-off – removes cleanly without leaving a residue in the sulcus
Paste Retraction for Impressions, Cementation and Cavity Prep
Retraction paste compresses three steps into one material: displacement, hemostasis and fluid control. The 15% aluminum chloride paste is dispensed into the sulcus through bendable tips, where its astringent action shrinks the tissue and stops gingival bleeding while preventing crevicular seepage. With the included retraction caps, biting pressure holds the paste in place and the cotton cap absorbs excess fluid, a technique aimed at crown and bridge impressions. The manufacturer also lists restoration work, gingival displacement before CAD-CAM scans, rubber dam clamp placement, bleaching and subgingival cavity restoration among its uses. After about two minutes the paste rinses away easily, leaving the field ready for the impression or the scanner.
Features and Benefits
Retraction Performance
- Gentle, effective displacement – soft paste creates retraction without the trauma of aggressive packing
- Hemostasis built in – the astringent stops hemorrhaging at the dispensing site directly
- Seepage control – crevicular fluid is managed alongside the bleeding
Formats and Handling
- Unit dose or syringe – 0.25 g unit doses with a dispensing gun, or 0.7 g syringes with dispensing tips
- Bendable tips – intra-oral tips angle for precise sulcus delivery
- Cap technique – retraction caps hold paste under biting pressure and absorb excess fluid
Product Specifications
Product Facts
- Active agent – aluminum chloride, 15%
- Working result – effective retraction in about 2 minutes without a second cord
- Uses – impressions, cementation, cavity preparation, CAD-CAM scan displacement, restoration and bleaching procedures
- Removal – rinses off easily without residue
Ordering Information
- SKU 12180 – Unit Dose Intro Pack, 24 x 0.25 g unit doses with 1 dispensing gun
- SKU 12181 – Unit Dose Pack, 24 x 0.25 g unit doses
- SKU 12182 – Syringe Pack, 7 x 0.7 g syringes with 15 dispensing tips
- Accessories – Unit Dose Dispensing Gun 12183, Syringe Dispensing Tips 12184, 50 per pack
Coordinate paste retraction with the cords and hemostatics in our dental supplies catalog, and review the complete tissue-management system on the Gingi-Pak brand page.
Why Choose GingiPaste Retraction Paste
Paste retraction wins on patient comfort and on time, and this system supports both the cap technique and traditional cord work. Practices moving toward digital impressions get displacement that suits scanning as well as it suits PVS. It is the modern format of a very old clinical need.
- Happier patients – gentle displacement avoids the pressure and packing many patients dislike
- Faster impressions – two-minute retraction with hemostasis included shortens the appointment
- Scan-ready fields – listed for displacement before CAD-CAM scans as well as conventional impressions
- Complete system – paste, caps, gun and tips are all stocked as one reorder family
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does retraction take?
The paste gives effective retraction in about 2 minutes. With the cap technique, the cap is used within 2 minutes of biting pressure to fasten hemostasis.
Do I still need retraction cord?
Not necessarily, the paste provides retraction without the need for a second cord. It can also be used together with retraction cords when the case calls for it.
What is the active ingredient?
It is 15% aluminum chloride, an astringent that retracts tissue and controls bleeding. The effect is temporary, for the duration of the procedure.
Which format should I start with?
The Unit Dose Intro Pack (12180) includes the dispensing gun and suits first-time users of the unit dose format. The Syringe Pack (12182) suits practices that prefer syringe delivery with bendable tips.
Does it rinse out completely?
Yes, the manufacturer states it rinses off easily without leaving a residue. The field is left clean for impressions or scanning.
