Preferred Label : gingival retraction techniques;
MeSH definition : Techniques used to expose dental surface below the gingival margin in order to obtain
better dental impression during periodental and peri-implant applications. The retraction
of the gingival tissue can be achieved surgically (e.g., laser gingivectomy and rotary
curettage) or chemically with a retraction cord.;
MeSH synonym : gingival retraction technique; retraction technique, gingival; retraction techniques, gingival; technique, gingival retraction; techniques, gingival retraction;
Origin ID : D060745;
UMLS CUI : C3178996;
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Techniques used to expose dental surface below the gingival margin in order to obtain
better dental impression during periodental and peri-implant applications. The retraction
of the gingival tissue can be achieved surgically (e.g., laser gingivectomy and rotary
curettage) or chemically with a retraction cord.
