< Advantage >
#1. Fast: To press consecutive points simultaneously
  (1) has no pushmi-pullyu dilemma of retraction cord.
  (2) is faster(2-3 minutes) than conventional(4-5 minutes) cord retraction.
#2. Sure: More precise preparation margin including invisible part can be made by trimming and pressure control, which
  (1) Prolongs the life of treated teeth 2-3 times longer.
  (2) Prevents gum disease after treatment.
  (3) Makes beautiful gum line.
#3. To press retraction cords or paste retraction materials to be more effectively.
#4. Absorbs saliva and blood.
#5. Tender and more flexible than plastic or metal ones.
#6. Cheaper than metal or paste retraction materials.
#7. Glass beads sterilization or flame sterilization is appropriate.
#8. Can be permeated with chemicals for many remedies.
 

< Disadvantage >
As the gum is tough and elastic, this product is not appropriate for younger patients.

< Instructions for Use >

Step 1: Prepare teeth and the depth of the gingival sulcus.	Step 2: Place retraction cord into the sulcus. (Step 2 is not necessarily needed.)
Step 3: Trim appropriate diameter Paper Sleeve to be fitted to the gum line with scissors.	Step 4: Adjust diameter less than 1 mm with Paper Sleeve Expander, if necessary. (Scissors or nipper or pincettes can be alternative.)
Step 5: Place trimmed Paper Sleeve over the retraction cord and push or have the patient bite gently for 1-2 minutes.	Step 6: Remove Paper Sleeve and retraction cord carefully.
Step 7: Take impression immediately.	Step 8: Preparation margins are clearly visible on the plaster mold. Dental crown is made on this mold.

< Instructions for Use-2 >

2-Step 1: Teeth and gum before placing gingival retraction cord.

2-Step 2: Primary retraction is achieved with gingival retraction cord.

2-Step 3: Second retraction is achieved with trimmed and adjusted Paper Sleeve for 2 minutes.

2-Step 4: The preparation margins are clearly visible.

2-Step 5: After removal of gingival retraction cord retracted gum bottom is also clearly visible. The impression is taken immediately.

2-Step 6: Silicon mold has enough margins exceeding margin line.

2-Step 7: Precise dental crown is made from precise retraction.

< Instructions for Use with EXPASYL(TM) >

	Ex-Step 1: Space is made for EXPASYL application.
Ex-Step 2: EXPASYL is applied.	Ex-Step 3: Trimmed and adjusted Paper Sleeve is applied above EXPASYL immediately with light pressure.
Ex-Step 4: Paper Sleeve is removed and EXPASYL is rinsed away.	Ex-Step 5: Finished impression.

* Paper Sleeve Starter Kit (8 sizes) (Label is optional.)

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* Content: 8 sizes(3-10) mm diameter of Paper Sleeve: 10 pcs each, total is 80 pcs. Paper Sleeve Expander: 1 pc A5 English manual: 1 sheet

* Case Size: 176*123*30 mm * Weight(including bag): 56 gram/pack * Top and one side is heat sealed.

#. Paper Sleeve Refill Pack.
Paper Sleeve Refill is available in 11 sizes(30 or 200 pcs/pack) in polyethylene zip bags.
all Paper Sleeve: length: 12 mm, paper thickness: 0.7 mm

Item	Inner Diameter mm	pcs/ pack	Weight /pack gram
Paper Sleeve #3 30	3	30	3.0
Paper Sleeve #4 30	4	30	3.3
Paper Sleeve #5 30	5	30	3.4
Paper Sleeve #6 30	6	30	3.6
Paper Sleeve #7 30	7	30	4.0
Paper Sleeve #8 30	8	30	4.5
Paper Sleeve #9 30	9	30	4.8
Paper Sleeve #10 30	10	30	5.1
Paper Sleeve #11 30	11	30	5.6
Paper Sleeve #12 30	12	30	6.0
Paper Sleeve #13 30	13	30	6.4
Paper Sleeve #3 200	3	200	11.5
Paper Sleeve #4 200	4	200	13.7
Paper Sleeve #5 200	5	200	15.0
Paper Sleeve #6 200	6	200	16.4
Paper Sleeve #7 200	7	200	19.0
Paper Sleeve #8 200	8	200	22.0
Paper Sleeve #9 200	9	200	25.2
Paper Sleeve #10 200	10	200	27.2
Paper Sleeve #11 200	11	200	28.5
Paper Sleeve #12 200	12	200	30.8
Paper Sleeve #13 200	13	200	33.8

#. Paper Sleeve Expander:

* Diameter: MAX: 12.0 mm, Handle Part: 13.0 mm * Length:13 cm * Weight(including bag): 9.6 gram/pc (Scissors or nipper or pincettes can be alternative.)