- Used in dentistry to isolate a specific tooth or area of the mouth during a procedure
Use:
- Provide a clean and safe working environment during dental procedures such as fillings, root canals, and cementations
Benefits:
- Isolation and hygiene:
- Creates a barrier against saliva, blood, and bacteria, which keeps the area of treatment clean and dry
- Infection control:
- Helps prevent the spread of infection by containing pathogens and preventing them from reaching other areas of the mouth
- Patient safety:
- Protects the patient from accidentally ingesting or aspirating instruments, materials, or debris
- Improved visualization:
- Provides a clear, unobstructed view of the tooth being treated, which helps the dentist to work more precisely
Specifications:
- Size:
- 6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm)
- Standard adult size suitable for isolating posterior teeth and providing a large, stable working field
- Gauge:
- Thin Gauge
- Due to its thinness, this type of dam is very flexible and easy to stretch, allowing for quick placement
- Despite being thin, designed with high tensile strength to resist tearing
- Color:
- Green color
- Provides a good contrast against tooth structure and oral tissue, which enhances a dentist's visibility during a procedure
- Material:
- Natural latex, which is powder-free and has low protein content to reduce the risk of latex allergies
