Clinical Overview
SmartCord 0‑X is a knitted gingival retraction cord made of 100% natural cotton and pre‑impregnated with Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate (ACH) at ~1.2 ± 0.8 mg per inch. It offers fine-tissue displacement and effective hemostasis without vasoconstrictors such as epinephrine, ensuring safe use in sensitive patients.
Key Benefits
- Fine diameter (#0): Ideal for narrow sulcus or delicate tissue zones where minimal invasiveness is essential.
- ACH impregnation: Pre‑loaded with aluminum chloride hemostatic action to precipitate proteins, reduce bleeding and maintain sulcus integrity.
- No epinephrine: Eliminates cardiovascular side effects, making it safe for compromised or sensitive patients.
- Knitted cotton structure: Expands with moisture, offering high absorbency and efficient sulcus contact.
- Hygienic spool design: BobbinInside™, EasyCut™ zirconia blade, SmartRuler™, and ClearWindow™ ensure clean, precise and tangle-free usage.
- Fluorescent‑free dye: Uses hydrophilic, non‑fluorescent coloring to avoid UV imaging artifacts and tissue irritation.
Kit Contents
- 1 × ~254 cm (100 inches) spool of SmartCord 0‑X (Size #0 Fine, Code EDSX‑C)
- Spool includes integrated zirconia EasyCut™ blade, SmartRuler™, ClearWindow™, and BobbinInside™ spool system.
Indications
- Gingival displacement and sulcus drying for impression procedures (conventional or digital)
- Margin exposure in crown, bridge, veneer or adhesive restorative preparations
- Particularly suitable for cases requiring fine tissue management in narrow sulcus or anterior zones
- Ideal for patients contraindicated for vasoconstrictor use due to medical conditions
Instructions for Use
- Clean and assess the gingival sulcus.
- Measure required length using SmartRuler™; cut using the integrated EasyCut™ zirconia blade.
- Gently pack cord into the sulcus using appropriate packing instrument — avoid excessive pressure.
- Leave in place for ~1–2 minutes for effective tissue displacement and hemostasis.
- Remove cord gently and rinse site thoroughly before impression or cementation.
Summary
SmartCord 0‑X (Code EDSX‑C) offers ultra‑fine, impregnated gingival retraction with reliable aluminum chloride–based hemostasis and atraumatic tissue displacement. Its hygienic spool system, integrated cutting and measuring tools, and absence of epinephrine make it ideal for precision sulcus management and safe use in sensitive or cardiovascular‑constrained patients.
Manufacturer: EastDent (SmartCord X series).
Regulatory: Impregnated with Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate; epinephrine-free; dyed without fluorescent whitening agents; intended for professional dental use.
Contraindications: Not for use in patients with known cotton or aluminum chloride sensitivity.
Expiry: Refer to spool labeling for batch-specific expiration.
