What is a rubber dam clamp used for?
The dental dam is anchored around the crown of the tooth using a metal clamp to seal and secure the rubber dam sheet to the tooth or teeth that are receiving treatment during the dental procedure. The clamps come in a variety of shapes and sizes which suit the anatomy of the different teeth in the mouth.
Which rubber dam kit is best?
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What is a winged clamp?
Winged Clamps: are those with a smalloutter rim, which the rubber dam can be positioned extraorally and taken together with the clamp in a single stroke on the patient. Wingless Clamps: unlike the winged ones,the clamps are placed over the tooth and then the rubber dam is placed over it.
What will happen if the dental dam bunches?
A TORN dam will compromise saliva control and may leave difficult-to-find rubber fragments in the gingival sulcus resulting in soft tissue inflammation, apical migration of the epithelial attachment and possible tooth loss (Fig. 2).
Can you breathe through your mouth with a dental dam?
When you have a dental dam in place, you will breathe through your mouth around the material’s sides and nose. If you have latex allergies, let the practitioner know to ensure that you get a non-latex dental dam. You will be more comfortable during and after the procedure by having a nonreactive rubber dam.
Is a rubber dam uncomfortable?
It’s called a rubber dam. If your dentist recommends using a rubber dam during your dental procedure, know that it helps protect you from infection when receiving dental treatment. Although the sensation might feel strange or uncomfortable, dental dams are safe.
What is in a rubber dam kit?
Complete kit containing:- Rubber Dam Punch (Ivory Pattern), Forceps (Washington pattern), and the choice of a metal frame (Youngs) or a plastic frame (Visi), five Rubber Dam Clamps and a box of medium Rubber Dam.
What is a rubber dam frame?
Dental rubber dam frames are used to hold rubber dams in place while they are being used to isolate the operative tooth or teeth. These frames are often made of plastic or metal and should be designed to be easily and comfortably placed in the patient’s mouth while securely holding the dam tightly in place.
What are the different types of rubber dam clamps?
The B1,B2,B3 wingless rubber dam clamps are used for prepped molars, partially erupted molars or small molars. Consider using some of the clamps if you need to deliver a posterior ceramic restoration & require adequate isolation. The B4 clamp is useful to isolate anterior teeth or premolars during delivery of ceramic veneers & crowns.
What kind of instruments are used for rubber dam placement?
5 INSTRUMENT USED FOR RUBBER DAM PLACEMENT. 1 1. Rubber dam punch. 2 2. Rubber dam clamps. 3 3.Rubber dam clamp forceps. 4 4. Rubber dam frame (a) Metal type (b) Plastic type. 5 5. Rubber dam material.
Which is an example of a rubber dam retainer?
RUBBER DAM RETAINERS – CLAMPS • Retainers are a general classification for devices that hold the dental dam in place. Examples of retainers are clamps and WEDJETS® Cord. • There are two types of clamps: ▫ Winged ▫ Wingless.
How are rubber dam clamps used on posterior teeth?
Let’s dive into how each clamp helps. The 12A/13A rubber dam clamps are used as the master clamps on posterior teeth. It holds the rubber dam & is attached to the anchor tooth. The serrations give you more grip on the tooth and the smaller width side is applied to the lingual surface of the teeth.