Rubber Dam
RUBBER DAM
Our patients’ safety is our utmost priority. In Smile Design Dental Practice, we commonly use rubber dams for dental procedures such as root canal treatment and dental restorations.
What is a Rubber Dam?
Rubber dam, also known as a dental dam, was first seen in the United States in 1864. It is a very thin square sheet usually made of nitrile or latex. The main reason for the production of 2 different materials is to cater to patients with a latex allergy.
Rubber Dam for Your Safety
The rubber dam acts as a physical barrier by isolating the operative area that the dentist is working on from the rest of the patient’s mouth. This helps to protect the tongue, throat and airway during dental procedures and prevents foreign substances from being ingested by patients.
The rubber dam also creates a clean and dry operating area. Our patient’s lips, cheeks and tongue are being retracted and protected, allowing the treatment for the tooth without any contamination from blood or saliva.
How is Rubber Dam being placed in?
The rubber dam is placed over a patient’s mouth with a small clamp attached to the tooth alongside the edge of the gums, and only exposing the tooth that is being worked on.
One or more holes may be punctured to allow our dentist to work on multiple teeth at the same time. For instance, we are able to work on multiple dental fillings by isolating that few teeth. This rubber dam is stretched and held in position with a U-shaped metal or plastic frame.
One or more holes may be punctured to allow our dentist to work on multiple teeth at the same time. For instance, we are able to work on multiple dental fillings by isolating that few teeth. This rubber dam is stretched and held in position with a U-shaped metal or plastic frame.
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