moisture control Flashcards
1
Q
what is the gold standard for moisture control?
A
dental dam
2
Q
why is dental dam gold standard?
A
- moisture control
- airway protection
- st protection
3
Q
what is needed to place dental dam?
A
dental dam sheet
hole punch
clamps
forceps
waxed floss
frame
4
Q
what kind of clamps do you get?
A
non winged
winged
beveled- PE teeth
straight
5
Q
what must always be done before placing clamp in mouth?
A
secured with floss- as risk of fracturing
6
Q
what are other forms of moisture control?
A
self secured dam
3 in 1
suction
saliva injector
cotton pellets if drying contraindicated e.g hypersensitivity
dry guards
cotton wool rolls
