Rubber Dam Placement Technique Ppt

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Rubber dam placement technique ppt.

Basic step by step instructions for application and removal of the rubber dam are discussed in this chapter. Calin pop s recommended clamps for proper isolation. The dentist uses a hole puncher to make a hole in the sheet for the tooth or teeth to be treated. The one step method in which the dam and clamp are placed simultaneously or the two step method in which the clamp is placed on the anchor tooth and the dam material is then stretched over the clamp.

Split dam technique indication insufficient coronal structure single fix prosthesis abutment tooth for bridge partially erupted tooth steps two overlapping holes are punched. Once it has been positioned in the mouth. In most cases one of two placement techniques is routinely used. If this oc curs the elasticity of the dam will cause the fragments to be ejected from the patient s mouth.

Rubber dam retainer forceps used for placement and removal of retainer from tooth 13. There are a variety of rubber dam clamps out there but in this guide i m going to be using dr. The only danger is fracture of the rubber dam clamp. A simplified rubber dam technique for preparing teeth for indirect restorations grant a.

The use of the rubber dam is vital to the successful completion of restorative dentistry in the pediatric patient. Rubber dam punch a precision instrument having a rotating metal table disk with 6 holes of varying sizes and a tapered sharp pointed plunger plunger should be centered in the cutting hole avoid chipping of holes by plunger tip 12. Forgive the minor audio miscues and enjoy the learning experience. A tiny clamp is placed around the tooth itself to prevent the rubber dam from slipping and then the sheet with the hole in it is slipped around the clamp.

Camera courtesy dr shihi. The effect of rubber dam placement on the arterial oxygen saturation in dental patients rhb goodday da crocker operative dentistry 2006 31 2 176 179 20. Brewer a correa me. Developed by sanford c.

Ted as long as the final result correct placement of the rubber dam is achieved. The first step in rubber dam application is selecting the appropriate rubber dam clamp s to get the job done in the best way possible. The sheet is placed onto a metal frame to make it easier to place.