Advantages and disadvantages of rubber dam

Brief advantages and disadvantages of rubber dam

1. Advantages and disadvantages of rubber dam v Muhammad Musab Sheth

2. RUBBER DAMs A rubber dam is a thin sheet of latex rubber used by dentist to isolate the tooth or teeth from the fluids (SALIVA) of the mouth during dental procedures. Rubber dam held in place by clamp and frame.

3. RUBBER DAM

4. ISOLATION By term isolation we means to isolate our dental procedures by fluids of mouth such as saliva There are different types of isolation Cotton roll isolation Saliva ejectors and high volume ejectors Throat shield Rubber dam

5. Cotton role isolation

6. Salivary ejectors

7. Advantages of isolation using rubber dam A dry and clean operating field Access of visibility by eliminating other structures such as tongue, lip cheek and mainly saliva Protection and retraction of soft tissues Prevention and inhalation of foreign materials Aid to patient management

8. advantages Aid to cross infection control by reducing spread of microorganisms Helps in working for dentists Minimization of mouth breathing during inhalation sedation procedures

9. Disadvantages Usage is low amongst private practitioners Time consuming and patient objection Cannot be used in case of malpositioned teeth Patient can no longer speak easily Children suffering from asthma, some upper respiratory infection or mouth breathing problems Claustrophobic feeling Sensitive for some hours after clamp has been removed

10. Best way to improve patient acceptance to rubber dam are Give concise explanation regarding the benefits of rubber dam prior to commencing root canal therapy. Increase the skill of applying rubber dam with more hands on training Reduce the rubber dam application time by practicing it more.

11. REFERENCES MCCBABE Dental Materials PHILIPS of dental sciences