Isolation Flashcards
What are the 3 main reasons to use Isolation
- Moisture Control 2. Retraction 3. Harm Prevents
How does Isolation assist in Moisture control
- Excludes Sulcular fluid, saliva, and blood 2. Prevents spray of handpick and debris from being swallowed
How does Isolation assist in retraction?
- Provides maximal exposure
How does Isolation assist in harm prevention
- Provides patient comfort, and prevents harm while increasing operator efficiency
Define Rubber Dam Isolation
Used to define operating field by isolating 1 or more teeth from oral environment. It eliminates saliva and retracts soft tissue
5 Advantages of Rubber Dam Isolation
- Prevent Pulpal contamination from fluid - Increases performance 2. Retracts soft tissue, dark color dam provides non reflective background for better contrast 3. Provides dry optimal condition for placing material 4. Protects patient from aspiration and swelling. Protects soft tissue irritation. Effective infection control of dental office 5. Increase productivity, decrease conversation, keeps mouth open
Rubber Dam Material
5x5 or 6x6 Thin: .006 in, Med: .008 in, Heavy: .101 in, Extra Heavy, .012 in Dark material preferred Thinner material easier to pass contact
What does the Frame do in Rubber Dam isolation
Maintains borders of Dam - U Shaped
What does the Punch do in Rubber Dam isolation
Precision instrument with rotating table & sharp pointed plunger
What does the retainer forceps do in Rubber Dam isolation
Used for placement and removal of retainer
What does the Napkin do in Rubber Dam Isolation
Placed between rubber dam and skin: 1. improves patient comfort 2. absorbs seeping saliva 3. Cushions 4. Convenient to wipe patients lips on removal of Dam 5. Comfort for long appointments
What does lubricant do in Rubber Dam Isolation
Applied in area of punched holes to facilitate passing contact
Steps in Rubber Dam placement - 9 steps
- Anesthesia 2. Retainer Selection 3. Pre-Framing 4. Placement 5. Passing Dam through posterior contact 6. Applying anterior anchor 7. Passing dam through contacts 8. Inverting the Dam 9. Ligature Placement (if necessary)
Name the parts of the retainer
- Hole
- Jaw
- Prong
- Bow
How many line angles should the retainer contact?
4