Moisture Control Flashcards

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What fluids may contaminate the dental environment?

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  • Water
  • Saliva
  • Blood
  • Gingival exudate
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Why do we need moisture control?

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  • Proper placement of restorations (excess fluids have detrimental effect on adhesion and / or physical properties of direct plastic rest
  • Prevent contam during caries removal, direct pulp capping , RCT and adhesive bodning
  • Improve pt comforts
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Give the methods of how to achieve moisture control?

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Aspiration - single use saliva ejector and can also help with retraction of ST

Cotton wool rolls - Absorbs fluids and retract lip and cheeks

Rubber dam - Thin sheet of latex and best for moisture control

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Give some advantages and disadvantages of rubber dam placement

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Advantages
- Isolates teeth from fluids
- Reduces bacterial contamination esp useful in RCT
- Pt airway protection from inhalation or swallowing instruments
- Improve direct vision

Disadvantages
- Difficult to communicate with pt
- Pt may dislike it and feel claustrophobic
- Clamps may cause post op pain and gingival bleeding

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