Inventory ID: 923-0913AA
Ultrapak #0 Retraction Cord is a knitted gingival retraction cord designed to displace soft tissue gently and control sulcular fluid during procedures where clear access to the finish line is essential. The knitted 100% cotton construction expands predictably when moistened, delivering accurate margins with minimal tissue trauma. This Complete Buyer's Guide clarifies selection and maintains dependable restorative workflows.
What makes this product stand out?
Ultrapak #0 features soft, knitted 100% cotton construction that compresses upon packing and then expands evenly when wetted, providing gentle, uniform tissue displacement with continuous outward force as the knitted loops open. The #0 thin size is ideal for narrow sulci and delicate gingival profiles where precision and minimal pressure are key.
Key advantages include:
- Knitted design with thousands of tiny interlocking loops expands predictably for uniform retraction with gentle continuous outward force in 3-8 minutes
- Size #0 thin fits narrow sulci and delicate tissue profiles, where minimal displacement is needed
- 100% cotton knitted construction reduces tissue trauma during placement while remaining flexible for easy packing
- Non-impregnated plain cord manages sulcular fluid when soaked in hemostatic solutions, carrying significantly greater quantities than conventional cords
- 8 ft (244 cm) per bottle with built-in ruler and cutter for convenient measurement and efficient turnover
What is this product made of?
Ultrapak #0 Retraction Cord is made from 100% cotton knitted into thousands of tiny loops to form long, interlocking chains. The proprietary knitted design allows the cord to compress upon packing into the sulcus, then expand as the loops open to exert a gentle, continuous outward force.
At-a-glance comparison:
- Knitted cord with interlocking loops vs. braided or twisted cord: knitted design provides more uniform expansion, easier packing into sulcus, greater fluid absorption, and resistance to unraveling without entangling in diamond burs
- Plain non-impregnated vs. impregnated cord: plain cord allows clinicians to control hemostatic agent application and dosage when soaked before placement
For dental teams, this material choice delivers predictable retraction performance and improves consistency from case to case.
What is it used for?
Ultrapak #0 Retraction Cord retracts gingival tissues and manages sulcular fluid before impression making, cementation, and restorative procedures requiring clear visibility of the finish line. The cord delivers rapid tissue displacement and can deliver ferric sulfate solutions subgingivally for sulcular fluid control.
Common applications include:
- Gingival retraction for crown and bridge impressions using the double-cord technique
- Margin exposure during adhesive restorative placement
- Enhanced fluid control before impression material placement when soaked in hemostatic agents
- Pre-cementation tissue management
- Tissue displacement in delicate anatomy or pediatric cases, where minimal pressure is needed
Why you'll appreciate this product
This retraction cord delivers consistent tissue displacement and clearer margin visibility with minimal trauma.
For your work:
- Uniform expansion with interlocking loops delivers predictable tissue retraction
- Size #0 thin fits narrow anatomy where gentle displacement is needed
- Soft knitted design reduces tissue trauma during placement
- Flexible construction allows easy packing with instruments
- Plain cord delivers effective fluid management when soaked in hemostatic solutions
For your practice:
- 8 ft per bottle with built-in ruler and cutter maintains infection control standards
- Standard size streamlines inventory planning
- Reliable performance reduces impression retakes
- Consistent retraction enhances restorative workflows
- Compatible with the double-cord technique for optimal results
Reliable retraction tools improve impression accuracy, reduce chairside time, and deliver confident treatment outcomes.
