How many types of rubber dams are there?
The Rubber Dam The material is available in five different thicknesses; in endodontics the medium, strong, and extra strong sheets are most commonly used.
What is the clamps in rubber dam?
The rubber dam clamp is a part of the kit which is used to anchor the dam to the tooth in order to isolate the field. The rubber dam clamp needs to engage the tooth at certain critical contact points.
How do you keep a rubber dam on without a clamp?
Wedjets Cord is a strip of natural rubber latex that — when stretched between the contacts — will retain the dental dam without using a clamp. Wedjets Cord is available in three sizes and may be used in almost every situation where there is a distal contact.
Why do we ligate the clamp?
(You will need to ligate the clamp to prevent it being swallowed or inhaled if it dis- lodges from the tooth) Place the clamp into the dam. This will be different depending on which clamp style you are using. Place the clamp over the tooth and release the forceps carefully ensuring the clamp is secure on the tooth.
What is the difference between winged and wingless dental dam clamps?
There are two types of clamps: winged and wingless. Winged clamps have projections at the jaws, while wingless do not. A wingless clamp is designated by a “W” which precedes its number. An “A” following the number identifies a clamp with subgingival jaws.
What part of the rubber dam clamp encircles the tooth?
*JAW= encircles the tooth and are shaped into 4 prongs, which all 4 must be seated on the tooth to create the facial to lingual balance to stabilize the clamp.
Why do dentists use clamps?
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.
What hole size is punched in the dental dam for the anchor tooth?
Chairside midterm
| A | B |
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| What hole size would you punch in the dental dam for the anchor tooth? | 5 |
| The dentist is preparing a Class V on the buccal surface of tooth #5, the HVE tip would be placed on the: | Distal lingual surface of the tooth |