50
Participants
Start Date
February 1, 2024
Primary Completion Date
May 4, 2025
Study Completion Date
May 4, 2025
Group A: Cordless paste with astringent (EXP): Expasyl (Acteon PVT LTD)
Chemical gingival retraction method
Group B: Cordless paste without astringent (MF): Magic FoamCord (Coltene Whaledent AG)
Chemical gingival retraction method
Group C: Laser troughing (LT): Diode laser (iLase; Biolase Inc.)
Gingival retraction will be performed by using only laser. Cord will not be used.
Group D: Retraction cord with astringent (RCA; Control group): Knitted cord impregnated with aluminum chloride (Ultrapak + Viscostat Clear; Ultradent Inc.)
Mechanical and chemical gingival retraction method will be used.
Medial University of South Carolina, Charleston
Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine, Charleston
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
Istanbul University
OTHER