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According to 3M ESPE, this system can save substantial time—up to 50% faster compared to retraction cords—while effectively deflecting the marginal gingiva and providing long-lasting hemostasis. The capsule’s extra-fine tip is designed to actively open the sulcus and easily deliver the high-viscous astringent paste into the sulcus. The capsule has a flexible, soft-edge tip and an orientation ring (similar to a perio probe) to give dental professionals precise control and easy handling. The technique is simple: the clinician can easily fix the retraction capsule in a composite dispenser, then insert its tip into the sulcus and slowly inject the material. After 2 minutes, the retraction paste can be removed with an air-water spray. The single-use capsule can also help dentists avoid issues with cross-contamination. —Bob Alaburda