Rubber Dam Application Techniques Slideshare

Introduction dr sanford christie barnum in 1864.

Rubber dam application techniques slideshare.

Rubber dam clamp and frame dam clamp and frame carried to mouth as one unit and placed clamp in place with four point contact and rubber tucked under the wings 20. Rubber dam punch used for making holes in the dam parts a. Split dam technique indication insufficient coronal structure single fix prosthesis abutment tooth for bridge partially erupted tooth steps two overlapping holes are punched. The rubber dam is stretched over the wings of the selected clamp.

Rubber dam template stamp both have positions of the teeth marked on them and are used to transfer them to the rubber dam sheet for holes to be punched. The rubber sheet is punched with the rubber dam punch. Aids isolation from bacteria of saliva. Camera courtesy dr shihi.

Developed by sanford c. Rubber dam method application by dr hodson in 1870. Application techniques double motion techniques. It allows a range of rotation for the clamp so that it may be positioned on teeth that are mesially or distally angled.

Barnum in 1864 the rubber dam is considered the optimal method to isolate a dental operative field and to prevent moisture contamination during the placement of direct restorations and endodontic procedures. Advantages isolation of the tooth from saliva blood gingival exudates. Errors in rubber dam application if the. Placement of rubber dam before placing the rubber dam dental chair adjusted for optimal patient comfort usually administering anesthetic precedes application of rubber dam rubber dam and retainer can be placed sequentially provides maximal visibility when placing retainer reduces risk of impinging on gingival tissue 22.

Rotating metal disc bearing 5 to 6 holes of different sizes according to size of teeth. Rubber dam forceps ash or stokes pattern ivory pattern it has notches near the tips of their beaks in which to locate the holes of a rubber dam clamp. Clamp placement prior to the rubber dam testing the clamp s stability retention 52. Rubber dam application rubber dam undoubtedly is one of the best methods for providing isolation from saliva and soft tissues.

The rubber dam clamp forceps positions the clamp around the tooth to be treated. With the help of an assistant the dam and clamp are placed in position in the patient s mouth. A sharp pointed plunger. A viewer requested a close up video on the hole size and application of the rubber dam.

Forgive the minor audio miscues and enjoy the learning experience. An easy way of placing the rubber dam in a neat and quick manner.