Rubber Dam Application Techniques Slideshare

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Rubber dam application techniques slideshare.

Rubber dam dr nilesh rathi 2. An easy way of placing the rubber dam in a neat and quick manner. Rubber dam punch used for making holes in the dam parts a. Developed by sanford c.

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 method application by dr hodson in 1870. The rubber dam clamp forceps positions the clamp around the tooth to be treated. Camera courtesy dr shihi.

Here are a few related videos. Rotating metal disc bearing 5 to 6 holes of different sizes according to size of teeth. 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. 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.

Errors in rubber dam application if the. The rubber sheet is punched with the rubber dam punch. Aids isolation from bacteria of saliva. Rubber dam template stamp both have positions of the teeth marked on them and are used to transfer them to the rubber dam sheet for holes to be punched.

With the help of an assistant the dam and clamp are placed in position in the patient s mouth. Rubber dam application rubber dam undoubtedly is one of the best methods for providing isolation from saliva and soft tissues. The use of the rubber dam is vital to the successful completion of restorative dentistry in the pediatric patient. A sharp pointed plunger.

Placement of rubber dam before placing the rubber dam dental chair adjusted for optimal patient comfort usually administering anesthetic precedes application of rubber dam rubber dam and retainer can be placed sequentially provides maximal visibility when placing retainer reduces risk of impinging on gingival tissue 22. Advantages isolation of the tooth from saliva blood gingival exudates. Introduction dr sanford christie barnum in 1864. It allows a range of rotation for the clamp so that it may be positioned on teeth that are mesially or distally angled.

Clamp placement prior to the rubber dam testing the clamp s stability retention 52. A viewer requested a close up video on the hole size and application of the rubber dam.