Product Profile: Centrix

AccessFLO by Centrix

Gingival Retraction and Tissue Management

As we all know, performing gingival retraction and tissue management is a critical step in crown and bridge procedures. The most common technique is the use of packing (retraction) cord, however, several alternate cordless retraction materials and additional techniques have evolved. In some cases, combination techniques are used involving both retraction cord and cordless materials. Using retraction cord can be an unpleasant and timeconsuming procedure for you, your staff and your patients. The use of cordless materials and techniques as part of crown and bridge procedures is a growing trend being adopted by more dental professionals.

Introducing a New Addition to the Centrix Gingival Retraction Family

Centrix, Inc., a dental products manufacturer, continues its mission to "make dentistry easier". Centrix is a key participant in the cordless gingival retraction arena with products that are minimally invasive and tissue-friendly. Starting several years ago with its launch of the first silicone VPS cordless gingival retraction product, called GingiTrac, Centrix captured a piece of the retraction market. In 2012, Centrix launched a kaolin claybased gingival retraction paste called Access Edge, which is sold in a convenient, single-use, unit-dose Centrix syringe delivery tip. Now, in 2013, Centrix is pleased to announce the newest addition to its cordless gingival retraction family, AccessFLO - a more flowable kaolin clay-based gingival retraction paste in a convenient, single-use, unit-dose Centrix syringe delivery tip.

AccessFLO Can be an Ideal Gingival Retraction Solution for You

AccessFLO is a flowable clay-based gingival retraction paste for use prior to all crown and bridge impression procedures. Minimally invasive and tissue-friendly, AccessFLO allows for quick and easy tissue displacement without the need for packing cord. Alternately, AccessFLO can be used in conjunction with packing cord, acting as a second cord.

Available in single-use, unit-dose Centrix syringe tips, AccessFLO saves time while eliminating cross-contamination. The built-in combined dual action of 15% aluminum chloride hemostatic agent and kaolin clay help to control bleeding and seepage of sulcular fluids. When it comes to cleanup, AccessFLO is easily rinsed out and removed with water spray and a vacuum after a minimum of two minutes. With AccessFLO you can also achieve improved gingival retraction for more clearly defined margins by incorporating a Centrix GingiCap, which utilizes patient bite-down pressure to push AccessFLO into the sulcus. AccessFLO comes in convenient, individual pouches so you never have to worry about the material drying out.

AccessFLO Features and Benefits
  • Exceptional flowable clay-based gingival retraction paste that is simple and easy-to-use
  • Gentle, non-traumatic gingival retraction without packing cord that ensures clearly defined margins for better fitting restorations
  • Can be used as a "two-cord technique," acting as a second cord
  • Convenient, single-use, unit-dose Centrix syringe delivery tips which eliminate cross-contamination concerns of multi-use bulk syringes or cartridges
  • Built-in dual astringent/hemostatic action of 15% aluminum chloride and kaolin clay to control bleeding and seepage of fluids
  • Easy cleanup and removal - leave in place for minimum of two minutes, rinses easily and safely with water to reveal a clean "open" sulcus
  • Convenient packaging to save time, eliminate crosscontamination and keep material from drying out
  • Ease of placement - the ability to inject subgingivally
  • Centrix GingiCap package is included in every kit for optimal retraction performance.

About Centrix
Centrix, Inc., is a Connecticut-based dental products manufacturer, founded in 1970 by Dr. William B. Dragan, with a mission to "make dentistry easier." The goal of Centrix is to create products aimed at helping the dentist in his everyday practice. Over the years, Centrix has continued to grow by expanding its product lines and continuing to improve upon existing concepts, while always keeping an eye on the quality of the product and simplicity of use. If you would like more information on AccessFLO or to place an order, please contact Centrix at 800-235-5862 or visit www.centrixdental.com.
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