Can ASTRINGEDENT/VISCOSTAT affect the recession of gums in the anterior segment because of reduced blood supply?
If a periodontal condition is present, the application of any astringent material could cause gingival recession related to its chemistry. Simply leaving a displacement cord in the sulcus for an extended period of time can also cause the same type of occurrence. The physical effect of Astringedent or ViscoStat is to create a coagulum plug that will seal off any open vessel. When applied as per the instructions, it is not present long enough to have an irreversible vasoconstrictor effect that would reduce circulation to the tissues.