Clinical Overview
Ultrapak™ is a knitted, 100 % cotton gingival retraction cord woven into thousands of interlocking loops. Upon placement, it compresses and then gently expands to maintain continuous outward pressure and optimize tissue displacement. Size #2 is considered a medium option—ideal as the second cord in double-cord techniques or as a pre-preparation cord in both anterior and posterior restorative workflows.
Key Benefits
- Knitted‑loop design: Compresses during insertion and then expands, offering superior retraction compared to braided or twisted cords.
- Flexible and fluid‑absorbent: Easily packed into sulcus; absorbs hemostatic agents or sulcular fluid effectively.
- Ideal medium displacement size (#2): Suitable as upper cord in two‑cord technique, or for protective pre‑preparation tissue control.
- Non‑entangling around burs: Microscopic loops prevent snagging by rotary instruments.
- CleanCut dispensing cap: Integrated steel blade and printed ruler enable precise cutting; gate prevents cord fall‑out.
- Bright color coding: Enhances visibility and simplifies retrieval during use.
Kit Contents
- 1 × bottle containing approximately 8 ft (≈ 2.44 m) of size #2 plain knitted cord
- CleanCut cap with high‑carbon steel blade and printed measurement ruler
Application Protocol & Timing
- Use built‑in blade and cap ruler to cut desired length.
- Optionally soak cord in a bonding‑compatible hemostatic agent (e.g. ViscoStat®, aluminum chloride, chlorhexidine).
- Gently pack cord into the sulcus with a slim packing instrument until compression is evident.
- Leave cord in place for ~3–8 minutes (typically ~5 minutes) for optimal tissue displacement.
- Remove cord carefully, rinse and dry the field; confirm margin exposure and hemostasis.
- Proceed with impression, bonding, or restorative workflow on a clean, accessible field.
Indications
- Use as the second (outer) cord in a double‑cord technique for enhanced displacement
- Tissue management prior to anterior or posterior crown, veneer, inlay/onlay procedures
- Protective pre‑preparation cord in cases requiring moderate displacement of gingival tissue.
Instructions for Use
- Determine required cord length; cut using the CleanCut cap blade and measure via the ruler.
- Optional: moisten with compatible hemostatic solution.
- Pack cord gently into sulcus with a thin packing instrument until compression is felt.
- Allow cord to remain in place for ~5 minutes for expansion and tissue displacement.
- Remove cord carefully, rinse, dry, and confirm hemostasis and margin visibility.
- Continue promptly with impression, adhesive application, or restoration placement.
Summary
Ultradent Ultrapak™ Knitted Retraction Cord Size #2 (Ref. 133) provides medium-level tissue displacement using its proprietary knitted-loop cotton design for controlled expansion and retraction. With high absorbency, smooth packing, and user‑friendly CleanCut dispensing, it supports accurate margin exposure and predictable impressions for restorations. Ideal for both anterior and posterior workflows and compatible with hemostatic-enhanced displacement protocols.
