Week 1 Rubber dam

Question 1

Why do we use rubber dam?

Answer 1

• It provides isolation and dryness
• It retracts and protects the soft tissues
• It aids cross-infection control
• It prevents dental materials and caustic solution, getting on the tissues
• It allows for high quality treatment
• Improves productivity

Question 2

What are the advantages of rubber dam?

Answer 2

• Physical isolation
• Asepsis
• Patient protection
• Infection control
• Psychological isolation
• Improved efficiency

Question 3

When is the rubber dam not indicated?

Answer 3

• When the patient cannot breath through the nose
• When patient is caustrophobic
• If pt is allergic to latex (latex-free available)

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of rubber dam?

Answer 4

• The patient can no longer speak easily,
• Patients dislike the rubberdam
• Sensitivity can occur post op due to clamp being on tooth during procedure
• It takes time to apply and remove, however operating condition are improved.