Rubber Dam

Advantages
1. a dry, clean operating field
2. protects the patient from swallowing or inhaling instruments
3. protects the dentist from infection from the patien
4. High patient acceptance – Allow to Relax
5. improved access and visibility
6. operating efficiency.
7. potentially improved properties of dental materials
Instruments Used for Rubber Dam placement
1. RD Sheet.
2. RD Frame
3. RD Clamp.
4. RD Punches.
5. RD clamp Forceps.
6. Dental floss.
7. , wooden wedges
8. Lubricant (petroleum jelly).
9. RD napkins
Disadvantages
1. Time consumption
2. Patient’s objection
3. Conditions where rubber dam not used:
  1. partially erupted teeth
  2. Some third molars
  3. Extremely malpositioned teeth
  4. Asthma patients
  5. Psychological reasons
  6. Latex allergy
Materials
1. Latex
2. non Latex
Sizes
1. 5 × 5 inch (12.5 × 12.5 cm) sheet
2. 6 × 6 inch (15 × 15 cm) sheets
Thickness
1. Thin 0.15mm
2. Medium 0.2mm
3. Heavy 0.25mm
4. Special heavy 0.35mm
Placement of rubber dam
1. Dam first technique
2. Clamp first technique
3. Clamp and dam together technique
Errors in Application and Removal
1. Off-Center Arch Form
2. Inappropriate Distance between the Holes
3. Incorrect Arch Form of Holes
4. Inappropriate Retainer
5. Retainer-Pinched Tissue
6. Shredded or Torn Dam
7. Incorrect Technique
Reference
1. Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry

Resource summary

	Created by shahad suliman about 11 years ago