Access Edge Clay-Based Gingival Retraction Paste

Access Edge gently retracts tissue while controlling bleeding and fluids.
Access Edge is a clay-based gingival retraction paste that displaces and retracts tissue. Packaged in a convenient unit-dose syringe tip, Access Edge will save you time, steps and money. Our leur-lock tip design ensures that this tip will stay secure. The narrower 16ga tip has an extra-thin wall design for easier flowability. And, the longer, more bendable needle tip allows for easier placement of material in and around the sulcus.

Minimally invasive and tissue friendly, Access Edge allows for quick and easy tissue displacement without the need for packing cord. The material is injected subgingivally or packed around the tooth, then left in place for a minimum of 2 minutes. As the paste dries, Access Edge creates gentle, yet effective retraction to open the sulcus. The aluminum chloride and kaolin clay act to control bleeding and prevent seepage, keeping the sulcus dry.

To use Access Edge, place the unit-dose tip on to any Centrix C-R syringe and slowly inject the material into and around the gingival sulcus. A Centrix GingiCap may be added to compress the paste into the gingival sulcus. As Access Edge dries, the tissue retracts to expose the entire margins of the restoration area. After application, Access Edge should be thoroughly rinsed out of the mouth and the sulcus allowed to air dry – leaving the prep area “open” and clean.
With Access Edge, you’re ensured an accurate impression and a better-fitting restoration in minutes.

Advantages:

• Exceptional clay-based gingival retraction in a convenient unit-dose tip
• Dual astringent / hemostatic action of 15% aluminum chloride and kaolin clay controls bleeding and seepage of fluids
• Access Edge sets in 2 minutes
• To remove, simply rinse and air dry to reveal a clean, “open” sulcus
• Gentle, yet effective soft tissue management ensures clearly defined margins for better fitting restorations
• No packing cord needed

How to use:

• Prepare the tooth for the desired restoration.
• Remove the unit-dose tip from the foil package and insert into any Centrix C-R® Syringe. Remove the cap and attach a NeedleTip™.
• Slowly inject paste into and around the gingival sulcus. If desired, place Centrix GingiCap™ compression caps, cotton rolls or any other compression product over the paste to enclose it in place in and around the sulcus. Then have your patient bite down and hold.
• Leave in place for a minimum of 2 minutes for paste to control the fluids and create retraction.
• Rinse thoroughly and dry the site. It’s important to remove the paste completely from the sulcus, as residue may inhibit set of impression materials or distort digital imaging. Repeat if necessary.
• Take your impression, using any impression materials or digital imaging.
• Dispose of cap, tip and foil pouch properly. Disinfect syringe for subsequent use. Paste contains approximately 15% aluminum chloride along with kaolin clay. Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to aluminum chloride. Do not get into eyes; rinse with copious amounts of water if contact occurs.

Delivery form:

• Access Edge Single Dose - 1 unit dose