Clinical Overview
Astringedent™ is a classic aqueous hemostatic agent containing 15.5% ferric sulfate (pH ~1.0). It provides rapid, profound capillary hemostasis within seconds, and its fluid consistency makes it ideal for soaking retraction cords and controlling sulcular fluids—ensuring a clean field and reliable bonding.
Key Benefits
- Rapid, profound hemostasis: Stops capillary bleeding almost instantly.
- Highly aqueous formulation: Ideal for soaking retraction cord and reducing sulcular fluid contamination.
- Improved bonding conditions: Eliminates fluid leakage to reduce impression remakes and optimize adhesion.
- Precise delivery: Best used with Metal or Blue Mini™ Dento‑Infusor™ tips for scrub-in technique.
- Certified gluten‑free: Suitable for patients with dietary sensitivities.
Kit Contents
- 1 × 30 mL bottle or 30 mL IndiSpense® syringe of 15.5% ferric sulfate solution (Ref. 111)
- (Delivery tip sold separately; use Metal or Blue Mini™ Dento‑Infusor™ tip recommended)
Application Protocol
- Ensure the tissue is dry and attach a Dento‑Infusor™ tip.
- Scrub the solution firmly into the bleeding sulcus or cut tissue until bleeding ceases.
- Rinse vigorously with air/water spray to remove all coagulum and verify hemostasis. Repeat if necessary.
- Upon stable control, proceed with cord placement, impression, bonding, or restorative procedures.
Indications
- Control of capillary bleeding in crown and bridge preparations, subgingival margins, and impressions
- Management of sulcular fluid contamination during direct bonding procedures
- Pulpotomy fixative agent and use in periodontal or oral surgery contexts (e.g. gingivectomy, tooth impactions, retrofillings).
Instructions for Use
- Attach Metal or Blue Mini™ Dento‑Infusor™ tip to bottle or syringe.
- Burnish the tip into the bleeding tissue around the sulcus until bleeding stops.
- Rinse thoroughly with air/water spray to clear coagulum and confirm hemostasis.
- If bleeding persists, repeat scrub-in steps until bleeding is controlled.
- Proceed with retraction cord placement, impression taking, bonding, or restoration once the field is dry and stable.
- Dispose of single-use tips after application per infection control protocols.
Summary
Ultradent Astringedent™ (Ref. 111) delivers proven, gold‑standard hemostasis with its 15.5% ferric sulfate aqueous solution. Its rapid action, fluid delivery, and precision scrub-in technique ensure effective tissue management, superior bonding conditions, and reduced procedural errors. Ideal for restorative, operative, periodontal, and surgical workflows requiring dependable dryness and sharp margins.
