Rubber Dam Application Techniques

The rubber dam cannot be assembled since it is not known whether and how the tooth will be restored.

Rubber dam application techniques.

Developed by sanford c. Next you need to attach the rubber dam to the teeth. The one step method in which the dam and clamp are placed simultaneously or the two step method in which the clamp is placed on the anchor tooth and the dam material is then stretched over the clamp. Steps of rubber dam application applying the napkin 60.

Steps of rubber dam application positioning the dam over the clamp 59. In most cases one of two placement techniques is routinely used. Camera courtesy dr shihi. The first step is to create a custom rubber dam template punch the appropriately sized holes.

Manually rolled as well as prefabricated with smooth and woven maybe be employed. Split dam technique indication insufficient coronal structure single fix prosthesis abutment tooth for bridge partially erupted tooth steps two overlapping holes are punched. Rubber dam clamp and frame dam clamp and frame carried to mouth as one unit and placed clamp in place with four point contact and rubber tucked under the wings 20. The use of the rubber dam is vital to the successful completion of restorative dentistry in the pediatric patient.

Barnum in 1864 the rubber dam is considered the optimal method to isolate a dental operative field and to prevent moisture contamination during the placement of direct restorations and endodontic procedures. Steps of rubber dam application testing the clamp s stability retention 58. Here are a few related videos. In this chapter the one step method will be the technique of choice.

The technique used to apply the dental dam is selected according to the tooth requiring treatment. Forgive the minor audio miscues and enjoy the learning experience. Steps of rubber dam application lubricating dam sheet clamp selection 57. Rubber dam isolation of upper left second premolar held in place with a rubber dam clamp during endodontic therapy.

A viewer requested a close up video on the hole size and application of the rubber dam. Several techniques can be used including single tooth isolation multiple tooth isolation or split dam technique. Steps of rubber dam application attaching the frame. Rubber dam application for the anterior sextant can be incredibly simple.