Quiz 1 Exam 1 Flashcards
Main Goals of Isolation of operating field (3)
Moisture control
Retraction
Harm prevention
Goal of retraction and acess
provide maximum exposure of the operating site
keeps mouth open (i.e. bite blocks)
Depress tissue
Harm Prevention -to the patient-provided by rubber dam includes (3)
Excessive saliva pooling can startle patients
Fluids and or small instruments can be swallowed or aspirated
Soft tissue can be damaged
____ is critical in moisture control
isolation
a clean, dry field affords ____ (3)
better visibility
cleaner prep walls
improved restoration success
Methods of isolation and moisture control (6)
Some drugs used -antiosialagogues w/ anesthetics High V evacuation (HVE) Saliva ejector Cotton rolls/gauze Iso-dry/Iso-lite Rubber dam
use of atropine sulfate
reduce salivary flow-RARE
Pharmocological basis of anesthetics reducing salivary fluid
none- it may work
HVE uses
who, what, when
High V Evac: removes moisture and debris by dental assistant
often used for fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges)
Excellent for debris removal
Saliva ejector
use
can be used without an assistant (bend and hang)
Leaving a saliva ejector unattenuated at the floor of the mouth
may harm tissue
alternative of saliva ejector
svedopter: connects to the saliva ejector
Cotton rolls and gauze (use and cons)
acceptable for some quick procedures-become saturated fast and must be replaced-may get in the way
Placement of cotton rolls or gauze (where)
in vestibule, floor of mouth, or over salivary gland orifices
What cotton rolls do for visibility
Do NOT increase, may obstruct
Iso dry and Iso lite
connect to the HVE
-built in bite block
Rubber Dam Isolation first use
NYC Dentist S.C. Barnum 1864
Effectiveness of Rubber Dams
Most effective and can be effective over long appointment times
More advantages of Rubber Dams (6)
dry, clean field (isolates operating field)
improve visibility and access
Maximizes patient safety
enhances patient comfort (debris do not accumulate in mouth)
Maximizes operator safety and efficiency (reduces aersols)
Improved properties of dental restorative materials (bonding, composite resin)
Rubber dams maximize patient safety by preventing
lacerations, chemicals, prevents swallowing
Disadvantages of Rubber dam (3)
time consumption
Patient objection (psychological)
Cannot be used for all patients (see other card)
Cases in which a rubber dam cannot be used (5)
partial eruption (unable to hold a retainer)
malpositioned teeth
3rd molars
Patients with impaired nasal breathing
lesion position/location
Average placement time of rubber dam
3-5 min
Thin rubber dam pros
easy to apply, comfy
Heavy rubber dam pros
improved resistance to tearing, improved retraction
Adult size Rubber dam
6”x6”
child size rubber dam
5”x5”
Color of rubber dam
provides contrast for improved visibility
New in rubber dams
improved elasticity and storage recommendations (cool, dry)