A rolled compression cap (10) having a central bore (18). The rolled compression cap (10) has adjacent layers (12) that slide or telescope to conform to the prepared tooth (28) and to apply more direct mechanical pressure to the interface between the prepared tooth (28) and the gingiva (24). The gingiva or gum (24) retracts from the tooth (28) forming or widening a gingival sulcus (30). This improves the preparation of the tooth (28) for taking an impression and fitting a crown or cap. In one embodiment, a rolled compression cap (10) is pre-dosed or soaked with an astringent material or retraction agent. In another embodiment, the central bore (18) of the rolled compression cap (10) is filled with a paste-like or gel material (34) containing an astringent or hemostatic agent.
