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24 I I clinical_ improving outcomes _Traxodent is proving critical to my practice for improving clinical outcomes and easing chairside problems. The more I use Traxodent (Fig. 1), the more uses I find for it. This is how Premier describes Traxo- dent and its use. “Traxodent is a paste retraction and hemostatic systemforusepriortoimpressionmaking,cementa- tion, bonding procedures or wherever hemostasis and retraction is required. Traxodent paste contains 15 percent aluminum chloride — a proven, effective hemostatic agent. “Traxodent can be dispensed directly from the sleeksyringeintothesulcusandbeadaptedtoavari- etyoftechniques.Theabsorbentpastedisplacessoft tissue and works synergistically with the astringent propertiesofaluminumchloridetocreateretraction. “Fluid is absorbed while Traxodent occupies the sulcus. After two minutes, Traxodent is rinsed away, leaving an open, retracted sulcus. “The Traxodent hemostatic retraction system provides predictable tissue management for accu- rately detailed impressions with less retakes.” Premier also supplies retraction caps to enhance the effect of Traxodent. Anatomic-formed cotton caps work synergistically with Traxodent to quicken and assist retraction and hemostasis. These retrac- tion caps offer the following features: • Provide predictable hemostasis and soft-tissue management in minutes. • Easily guide Traxodent into the sulcus. • Compression assists and quickens hemostasis. • Cotton absorbs fluids. • Anatomic form allows easy placement. Here are some examples of how Traxodent and digital dentistry go together. _ Case No. 1: Tissue Preparation: Prior to cementing final restorations _Fig.2. These are the preparations after removing the temporaries. There is temporary cement remaining ontheprepsandfluidweepingontothemarginfrom thetissue.Cleaningtheprepsatthispointwouldalso induce bleeding from the tissue. To resolve these issues I start with Traxodent. CAD/CAM 3_2016 The versatility of Traxodent improving digital dentistry Author_William Davidson, DMD Fig. 1 Fig. 2 (Photos/Provided by William Davidson, DMD)