Description
Gingi-Pak Z-Twist Weave Retraction Cord is a tightly braided 100% cotton cord that separates, twists or combines to provide superior retraction and hemostasis. The braided weave packs a lot of cotton into a small diameter, and the MAX bottle holds 108 inches of it.
- Tight braided weave – more cotton per diameter than twisted cords, for firm displacement in a slim profile
- Five diameters – sizes 000, 00, 1, 2 and 3 span the finest sulcus to heavy retraction
- Three chemistries – epinephrine, buffered aluminum sulfate or plain, color-coded by impregnation
- Adjustable strands – the braid can be separated, twisted or combined, and the packer will not split it
Braided Cord with the Widest Size and Chemistry Range
Braiding changes what a cord can do: the interlocked weave resists the packer instead of splitting, and it concentrates cotton into a denser, more effective displacement tool. This line offers the widest matrix in the catalog, five diameters across three chemistries, all hand-impregnated where medicated to a consistent 0.5 mg of solution per linear inch. Diameters are color-coded, with different colors for the epinephrine, aluminum sulfate and plain versions, so the right bottle is identifiable at a glance. Like the other MAX cords, the strands can be separated, twisted or combined for custom sizing, and each bottle holds 108 inches under a Kutter Kap. It is the cord family a practice standardizes on when one cord must cover every case.
Features and Benefits
Cord Construction
- Braided strength – the weave will not split under the packer and carries more cotton per diameter
- Custom sizing – separate, twist or combine strands to fit the individual sulcus
- Soft and pliant – 100% cotton stays gentle against tissue while displacing firmly
Range and Identification
- Five diameters – 000 through 3 in plain, 00 through 3 in epinephrine, 00 and 2 stocked in aluminum sulfate
- Color-coded bottles – impregnation type and diameter are color-coded for fast selection
- Consistent dosing – hand impregnation delivers 0.5 mg per linear inch on medicated versions
Product Specifications
Product Facts
- Material – 100% cotton, tightly braided weave
- Sizes – 000, 00, 1, 2, 3 (availability varies by chemistry)
- Dosage (medicated) – 0.5 mg of solution per linear inch, hand-impregnated
- Bottle length – 108 inches (274 cm) per bottle with Kutter Kap cutter
Ordering Information
- Epinephrine (1017xM) – No. 00 = 10170M, No. 1 = 10171M, No. 2 = 10172M, No. 3 = 10173M
- Aluminum sulfate (1217xM) – No. 00 = 12170M, No. 2 = 12172M
- Plain (1117xM) – No. 000 = 1117TM, No. 00 = 11170M, No. 1 = 11171M, No. 2 = 11172M, No. 3 = 11173M
Build a complete cord wall from our dental supplies catalog, and read the cord packers and hemostatics that complete the system on the Gingi-Pak brand page.
Why Choose Z-Twist Weave Retraction Cord
Standardizing on one braided family simplifies training, stocking and chairside selection. The size range reaches finer and heavier than twisted cords, and the chemistry options let the same cord serve epi and non-epi preferences. It is the deepest bench in the cord lineup.
- Packer-proof braid – the weave resists splitting, so placement is faster and cleaner
- Finest sizes available – the 000 diameter handles delicate sulci other cords cannot enter
- Visual selection – color-coding by diameter and chemistry prevents chairside mix-ups
- One family to learn – assistants master a single cord system across all cases
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a braided cord different from a twisted cord?
The braided weave interlocks the cotton, so the packer does not split it and more cotton fits in a smaller diameter. Twisted cords are simpler and pack quickly, but the braid displaces more firmly.
Which diameters come in which chemistry?
Plain runs 000, 00, 1, 2 and 3, epinephrine runs 00, 1, 2 and 3, aluminum sulfate is stocked in 00 and 2. The option list on this page shows the exact combinations sold.
What does hand-impregnated mean for dosage?
Medicated versions are hand-impregnated to deliver a consistent 0.5 mg of solution per linear inch. That consistency is the manufacturer's stated quality point for the line.
How much cord is in the bottle?
Each MAX bottle holds 108 inches (274 cm). The Kutter Kap cap cuts and seals the bottle between uses.
What is the aluminum sulfate version for?
The Gingi-Aid Z-Twist carries buffered aluminum sulfate as its astringent. It gives epinephrine-free hemostasis in the same braided format.
