Rubber Dam Techniques

The truth about tooth isolation in endodontics i got a lot of feedback that people were still reluctant to use the thing.
Rubber dam techniques. An easy way of placing the rubber dam in a neat and quick manner. In this technique perforations are made following the recommendations outlined in this article. 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 use of the rubber dam is vital to the successful completion of restorative dentistry in the pediatric patient.
Considering that rubber dam placement techniques are varied there are some additional aids or methods of making the isolation complete by customizing the isolation according to the requirement of the elected procedure to be carried out. Next the interseptal dam is cut splitting the dam into facial and. The rubber dam is one of the isolation techniques in endodontic cases it is ideal for the treatment procedure of root canal system as well as restorative dentistry. Written and presented by richard elderton and ken marshall.
Forgive the minor audio miscues and enjoy the learning experience. There are a variety of rubber dam clamps out there but in this guide i m going to be using dr. Rubber dam for use in endodontic procedures and thus improve the entire treatment. Sonia chopra here and i want to talk to you a little bit more about the rubber dam.
The patient are protected from the ingestion 26 figs. Here are a few additional tweaks and tips for making your isolation more predictable and secure. When multiple anterior restorations are being delivered a split dam technique may prove useful figure 22. 10 2 10 3 or worse the aspiration 16 of small 10 tooth isolation.
Camera courtesy dr shihi. 10 the split rubber dam. Calin pop s recommended clamps for proper isolation. It is considered as a boon and best isolating technique to use with comfort for all involved for better outcomes.
At least two teeth distal to the working area. Equipment and basic techniques. In endodontics use of the rubber dam confers the fol lowing advantages. Additionally associated with rubber dam is a caulking adhesive caulking in definition is a material used to seal joints in this can be used to fill in gaps between the rubber dam and gingiva as it adheres to the wet rubber.
So i ve created a rubber dam template for you to use to make placement easy. After my blog on the importance of using a rubber dam read rubber dams. The rubber dam arnaldo castellucci m d d d s. 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.