title: Exposing the gingival margin: a systematic approach for the control of hemorrhage.
abstract: Consistent and successful gingival deflection can be performed by controlling hemorrhage first. A systematic approach with contemporary materials has been described for various clinical situations to aid the dentist in the selection of an appropriate technique when gingival deflection is performed.
mesh_terms: D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*