Material and Methods: Complete metal ceramic preparation with supra-gingival margin was performed in ten maxillary incisors and gingival retraction was done using Merocel strips and conventional retraction cords alternatively in 2 weeks time interval. Theamount of displacement was compared using a digital vernier caliper of 0.01mm accuracy. Results were analyzed statistically using Paired students t-test.

Results: The statistical analysis of the data revealed that both the conventional retraction cord and the Merocel strip produce significant retraction. Among both the materials, Merocel proved to be significantly more effective.

Conclusion: Merocel strip produces more gingival displacement than the conventional retraction cord.