The rubber dam is stretched over the wings of the selected clamp.
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An easy way of placing the rubber dam in a neat and quick manner.
Rubber dam punch used for making holes in the dam parts a.
The use of the rubber dam is vital to the successful completion of restorative dentistry in the pediatric patient.
It allows a range of rotation for the clamp so that it may be positioned on teeth that are mesially or distally angled.
With the help of an assistant the dam and clamp are placed in position in the patient s mouth.
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Aids isolation from bacteria of saliva.
Introduction dr sanford christie barnum in 1864.
Clamp placement prior to the rubber dam testing the clamp s stability retention 52.
The rubber dam clamp forceps positions the clamp around the tooth to be treated.
Rubber dam method application by dr hodson in 1870.
Rotating metal disc bearing 5 to 6 holes of different sizes according to size of teeth.
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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.
Advantages isolation of the tooth from saliva blood gingival exudates.
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.
Application techniques double motion techniques.
Split dam technique indication insufficient coronal structure single fix prosthesis abutment tooth for bridge partially erupted tooth steps two overlapping holes are punched.
A sharp pointed plunger.
The rubber sheet is punched with the rubber dam punch.
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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.
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.
