Rubber dam Flashcards
Goals of Isolation
-Moisture Control
-Retraction and Access
-Patient Safety
Disadvantage of rubber dam
Time consumption
situations may preclude the use of the rubber dam
(1) Teeth that have not erupted sufficiently
(2) Some third molars
(3) Extremely malpositioned teeth
thicker dam recommended in class..?
class V because it is more effective in retracting tissue and more
resistant to tearing
thinner rubber dam advantage?
has the advantage of passing through the contacts easier, which is particularly helpful when proximal contacts are broad and tight.
Recommended Clamp for -Small Incisor-
W0-00
Recommended Clamp for -premolars-
1-2-W2
Recommended Clamp for -molars-
56-W3-W14-14-14A-8-W8- 8AD-27
Recommended Clamp for -Class V-
212-9-15
Removal of Rubber Dam
Step 1: Cutting the Septa
Step 2: Removing the Retainer
Step 3: Removing the Dam
Step 4: Examining the Dam