PRODUCT:
Roeko Anatomic Comprecap

SOURCE:
Coltène/Whaledent
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
800-221-3046
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I love Comprecaps from Coltène/Whaledent. If you are using the two-cord technique, after the top cord is placed the Comprecap is placed on top of the preparation. The Comprecap achieves two important goals: it keeps pressure on the gingiva and the cord, and helps keep the sulcus dry. It is important to leave the Comprecaps in place for 8 to 10 minutes to really see the full effect. I am always amazed when I am forced to impress a preparation where the gingiva is not as healthy as is should be, and after 10 minutes with a Comprecap bit in place, it looks like an entirely different mouth. Comprecaps are now available in anatomical shapes that allow the cap to put adequate pressure on the interproximal areas of the prep as well as the buccal and lingual margins. The simple little compression caps have saved so many impressions for dentists over the years and are certainly a worthy product to try. In a perfect world of periodontal health this product may not be necessary, but in the real world it can be a lifesaver.