Choosing a Hemostatic Agent for Crown and Bridge Preparation

Crown and bridge preparation calls for reliable hemostasis and clear, dry margins before impressions or bonding. Ferric-based hemostatic agents, including Cut-Trol, ViscoStat, and Astringedent, are a common choice for this step. Here's what to consider when choosing one for your practice.

What to Look for in a Crown and Bridge Hemostatic Agent

A few practical factors matter most when evaluating a hemostatic agent for crown and bridge work: active compound and concentration, viscosity and delivery format, whether the formula contains epinephrine, and how the manufacturer's instructions for use align with your technique. None of these factors alone determines which product is best for a given practice; that's a clinical judgment based on your own experience and patient population.

Where Cut-Trol Fits

Cut-Trol is a 100% ferric subsulfate, non-epinephrine hemostatic agent that has been used by dental professionals for 48 years, including for crown and bridge preparation. It's applied directly to the prepared margin to help control bleeding and keep the field dry before taking an impression or placing a restoration.

Comparing Formats and Compounds

Ferric-based hemostatic agents on the market use either ferric sulfate, as in ViscoStat and Astringedent, or ferric subsulfate, as in Cut-Trol. These are related but different compounds, so a product's concentration percentage isn't directly comparable across the two. Clinicians should base a product choice on their own experience with a given formula and its labeled instructions, not on comparing percentages between different compounds.

Always review the manufacturer's instructions for use before switching hemostatic agents. Learn more about Cut-Trol at cut-trol.com or by calling 1-800-CUT-TROL.

Common Questions

What is the best hemostatic agent for crown and bridge preparation?

There isn't a single best hemostatic agent for crown and bridge prep; the right choice depends on the active compound, delivery format, and your own clinical technique. Ferric-based options like Cut-Trol (ferric subsulfate), ViscoStat, and Astringedent (both ferric sulfate) are commonly used for this step.

Does a hemostatic agent for crown prep need to contain epinephrine?

No. Many commonly used ferric-based hemostatic agents, including Cut-Trol, ViscoStat, and Astringedent, are formulated without epinephrine.

How is Cut-Trol used during crown and bridge preparation?

Cut-Trol is applied directly to the prepared margin to help control bleeding and keep the site dry before taking an impression or placing a restoration. Always follow the current instructions for use available at cut-trol.com.

Ready to try Cut-Trol for your crown and bridge cases? Order here or call 1-800-CUT-TROL.