Rubber dam for endo Flashcards
What are some important reasons for using a rubber dam today?
Infection control
Patient safety (dropping bur or tongue getting in the way)
Patient comfort (most patients prefer rubber dam)
Moisture control
Increased visibility
Increased access
Increased efficiency
“dento-legal” reasons
Improved treatment outcome
What are some reasons patients favoured rubber dam over no rubber dam?
Absence of things in mouth
Secure, comfortable, safe, relaxed, detatched
Tongue out of the way and protected
No dribbling, no bad tastes
Can swallow any time without fear of swallowing bits of filling.
What unfavourable comments exist about rubber dam?
Dislike of clamp placement
Breathing difficulties
Smell, colour
Rubber irritated
Apprehensive, claustrophobic
How long should dentist wait for LA?
3 - 5 minutes (rubber dam needs 1.9 minutes on average to insert meaning its a good way to create a time buffer)
How is the dento-legal condition of someone who doesn’t use a rubber dam?
Highly liable
“There would be no argument regarding liability and the only question would be the amount of the settlement”
How does rubber dam improve treatment outcomes for endodontic therapy?
Dye penetration is reduced
Moisture is controlled better
What does oraseal do?
Seals the parts of the rubber dam that are exposed once the dam is placed.
How can the discomfort of a rubber dam in contact with skin be reduced?
Using an orashield or rubber dam napkin
