isolation of the operative field.. including direct and indirect techniques to isolate from moisture. Surgical methods, gingival retraction techniques excluded. Journal & textbook references quoted.
3. CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION
NEED FOR ISOLATION
GOALS OF ISOLATION
CLASSIFICATION
RUBBER DAM
HISTORY
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
CONTRAINDICATIONS
MATERIALS AND INSTRUMENTS
RECENT ADVANCES
RUBBER DAM PLACEMENT
REMOVAL OF RUBBER DAM
4. 4
OTHER MODES OF ISOLATION
COTTON ROLLS
CELLULOSE WAFERS
DRI-ANGLE
GAUZE PIECE
THROAT SHIELDS
SUCTION DEVICES
MOUTH PROPS
SVEDOPTER
ISOLITE
HYGOFORMIC SALIVA EJECTOR
VAC- EJECTOR
FAST DAM
PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE FIELD OF ISOLATION
ISOLATION OF TEETH WITH INADEQUATE CROWN
STRUCTURE
DISINFECTING THE OPERATIVE FIELD
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
5. INTRODUCTION
. Arnaldo Castellucci. Endodontics. Volume 3; Tooth Isolation: the Rubber Dam
5
“DO BETTER WHAT YOU SEE & SEE BETTER
WHAT YOU DO”
• ARNALDO CASTELLUCCI
This phrase precisely summarizes the need for
isolation of operative field. Better visualization
increases the efficiency of the operator & vice
versa..
6. 6
Isolation is a technique to protect tooth
against contamination from oral fluids during
surgical or restorative procedure, usually
through the application of rubber dam or
various other measures
7. NEED FOR ISOLATION?
7
“Primum non nocere secundum curare”
-First prevent further damage, then treat the initial
problem”
‘Endodontic procedures must never be
performed without the rubber dam’
Heling and Heling I -clearly emphasizes the essential role
of the rubber dam (RD) for every endodontic procedure.
For more than 150 years, it has been known that
RD & usage of other isolation technique:
reduces microbial contamination
Reduces potential for patients swallowing or
inhaling irrigants, hand-files, infected tooth
debris, etc.
8. 1.Ahmed et al. Rubber dam application in endodontic practice: an update on critical
educational and ethical dilemmas: Australian dental journal: 2014; 59: 457–63
2. Heling B, Heling I. Endodontic procedures must never be performed without the rubber dam.
Oral Surg Oral Med OralPathol 1977;43:464–6
8
in clinical practice the RD enhances
visibility,
improves visual access to the canal(s),
optimizes moisture control
retraction of the soft tissue
RD represents the indispensable Gold Standard
of Care in restorative & endodontic practice.
9. GOALS OF ISOLATION
9
Moisture control
Retraction and access
Harm prevention
Local anesthesia
-Sturdevant's art and science of operative dentistry 5th edition
10. MOISTURE CONTROL
10
Excludes sulcular fluid, saliva and gingival
bleeding from operative field
Avoids accidental aspiration
11. RETRACTION AND ACCESS
11
Maximal exposure to operating site
Involves maintaining an open mouth and
depressing or retracting gingival tissue,
tongue, lips and cheek.
High-volume evacuator, absorbents, retraction
cord and mouth props
13. Rubber dam-an essential safeguard
I. Heling, Quintessence International
Volume 19, Number 5/1988
13
14. LOCAL ANESTHESIA
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Decreased salivation
Less anxious
Increased cooperation
If vasoconstrictor added, decreased blood flow ;in
turn increased vision.
15. CLASSIFICATION
15
ISOLATION FROM MOISTURE:
DIRECT METHODS
Rubber dam
Cotton rolls
cellulose wafers
Dri-angle
Gauze piece
Throat shields
Suction devices
Mouth props
Svedopter
Isolite
Hygoformic saliva ejector
Vac- ejector
Fast dam
INDIRECT METHODS:
Comfortable position of the patient and relaxed surroundings
Local anaesthesia
Drugs
16. 16
Isolation from moisture Isolation of soft tissues
Direct Indirect Retraction of
lips ,cheeks
,tongue
Retraction of gingiva
Rubber dam Comfortable
position of the
patient and
relaxed
surroundings
Rubber dam
Tongue,
Cheek
retractors
Mechanical
• Copper band
• Rubber dam
• Cotton thread
• Magic foam
Cotton rolls Local
anaesthesia
Chemo mechanical-
retraction cord
cellulose wafers Drugs Chemical
Dry-angle
Gauze piece
Throat shields
Suction devices
Mouth props
Svedopter
Isolite
Hygoformic saliva
ejector
Vac- ejector
Surgical
• Rotary curettage
• Electrosurgery
• Soft tissue lasers
17. RUBBER DAM
17
DEFINITION
Flat thin sheet of latex/ non-latex that’s held
by a clamp and frame which is perforated to
allow tooth/teeth to protrude through the
perforation while all other teeth are covered
and protected by the sheet
Quintessenz verlags GmbH, Berlin 2006-Johannes Muller, Norman
Tischer
26. Barghi N, Knight GT, Berry TG. Comparing two methods of moisture control in bonding to enamel: a
clinical study. Operative Dentistry 1991;16(4):130–5. [PubMed: 1805181]
Knight GT, Berry TG, Barghi N, Burns TR. Effects of two methods of moisture control on marginal
microleakage between resin composite and etched enamel: a clinical study. International Journal of
Prosthodontics 1993;6(5):475–9. [PubMed: 829745826
An invivo study compared microleakage between
resin composite and etched enamel; showed less
leakage with rubber dam than with cotton rolls.
Invivo study showed higher shear bond strength of
resin composite with etched enamel under rubber
dam than with the use of cotton rolls.
27. 27
PROTECTION OF THE PATIENT AND THE
OPERATOR
Protects patient against accidental aspiration/
swallowing
Protects soft tissue from distasteful medicaments
28. Sturdevant’s art and science of operative
dentistry 5th edition
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OPERATING EFFICIENCY
Increased productivity
Retainer helps to provide moderate mouth opening
Quadrant restorative procedures facilitated
29. 29
Disadvantages of rubber
dam
Takes time to be applied
Communication with the patient can be difficult
Incorrect use may damage porcelain crowns/gingival
tissues
Insecure clamps can be swallowed or aspirated
30. 30
Contraindications
Asthmatic patients
Presence of some fixed orthodontic appliances
Insufficiently erupted teeth unable to support retainer
Third molars(in some cases)
Extremely malpositioned teeth
allergy to latex
Mouth breathers
Psychological reasons
35. Precision & security in restorative dentistry- synergy of
isolation & magnification- Browet & Gerdoulle- Int J
Esthet Dent 2017;12;172-185
35
COMPOSITION:
LATEX-BASED: best properties
for predictable isolation
NON-LATEX BASED: more
elastic, less tissue retraction,
demand slightly smaller
perforation
36. Endodonics- Ingle & Bakeland, 5th edn;395- 396
E.J Ireland;; Oper. Dent. 1997- vol.22 (7); 186-89
36
Digits can be cut from the vinyl glove, &
reminder can be adapted to act as rubber dam
(latex allergy cases)
37. 37
THICKNESS:
Heavy: best retraction, papillae included
Thinner: used in tight contacts, but tears easily
Thickness
Thin 0.15 mm 0.006 inch
Medium 0.20 mm 0.008 inch
Heavy 0.25 mm 0.010 inch
Extra heavy 0.30 mm 0.012 inch
Special heavy 0.35 mm 0.014 inch
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operative dentistry 5th edition
38. Precision & security in restorative dentistry- synergy of isolation &
magnification- Browet & Gerdoulle- Int J Esthet Dent 2017;12;172-18538
COLOUR:
Blue, green varieties most common
Light blue considered often because of increased
luminosity of operative field, clearly visible in
photography
Dull side usually placed up since its less reflective.
39. 39
SIZE:
5*5”, 6*6” varieties available
Selected according to size of patient’s mouth and
clinician’s preference.
40. Precision & security in restorative dentistry- synergy of isolation
& magnification- Browet & Gerdoulle- Int J Esthet Dent
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41. RUBBER DAM FRAME
41
Maintains the border of the dam in position
Support the edges of the rubber dam
Available in metal and plastic
Retract soft tissues
Improve the accessibility to the isolating field
42. 42
Young frame
U-shaped metal frame with
small metal projections for
securing borders of the
rubber dam.
43. 43
Starvisi frame:
U- shaped frame
Made from radiolucent plastic and nylon
materials
44. 44
NYGARD-OSTBY FRAME
Also known as shark mouth
U-shaped frame made of plastic
Because of its shape, exerts less tension on the dam
Stands away from face
Can be left inside patient’s mouth while taking a radiograph
45. RUBBER DAM RETAINER/
CLAMP
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Anchor the rubber dam to tooth
Help in retracting the gingiva
Parts: Bracket (bow), the anchorage points/prongs
& lateral (and possibly anterior) wings.
46. 46
Bracket:
offers most of stability
Thick & wide
Anchorage point:
To grip under line of greatest contour
To touch the tooth at 4 points
Apically angulated tip- better grip on partially
erupted teeth
47. 47
Winged clamps:
Lateral wings:
Allow clamp to be attached in rubber dam
Anterior wings:
Spread the rubber dam to prevent from
getting caught between tips and the tooth
contour, allowing easier view of targeted
anchor tooth
Disadvantage:
Wings may interfere with placement of matrix
bands, band retainers, & wedges.
49. Precision & security in restorative dentistry- synergy of isolation &
magnification- Browet & Gerdoulle- Int J Esthet Dent 2017;12;172-185
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During quadrant isolation, most distally placed
clamp will resist traction from rubber dam
towards frame
Elsewhere in isolated quadrant, additional clamps
offer localized gingival retraction.
50. Fundamentals of operative dentistry: contemporary approach-
Summit, James.B- 3rd edn; 160-161 50
Some clamps simple have a number designation
while others have a ’W’ in front of the number
“W” indicates that the clamp is wingless
Clamps that don’t bear a “W” has wings to
which dam may be attached to wings before
the clamps placed on tooth.
51. According to Sturdevant
51
W56 most molar anchor tooth
W7 mandibular molar anchor tooth
W8 maxillary molar anchor tooth
W4 most premolar anchor tooth
W2 small premolar anchor tooth
W27 terminal mandibular molar anchor teeth
requiring preparations involving the distal
surface
54. RUBBER DAM FORCEPS
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Used for placement and removal of retainer from
the tooth.
IDEAL REQUIREMENTS:
Should allow for fast and secure clamp
placement without clamp pivoting mesiodistally in
the forceps
Rigid & thick in horizontal section, & thinner at
the working end.
55. Fundamentals of operative dentistry: contemporary approach-
Summit, James.B- 3rd edn; 160-16155
IVORY FORCEPS
have stabilizers that prevent clamp from
rotating on the beaks
Limits use to teeth that are within range of
normal angulations
56. Fundamentals of operative dentistry:
contemporary approach- Summit,
James.B- 3rd edn; 160-161
56
STOCKS- TYPE:
have notches near the tips of their beaks to locate
holes of rubber dam clamp
Allow range of rotation for the clamp; ideal for rotated
tooth.
58. Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin Bhuva et al; ENDO
(Lond Engl) 2008;2(2):131–141
58
59. Punching technique:
59
Plunger to be centered in the cutting hole – to
ensure edges are not at risk of being punched by
the plunger tip
If not, quality of punched holes ruined;
incompletely cut holes.
Such holes tear easily when stretched.
61. 61
Errors in punching holes
Holes punched too close together – dam to
stretch, space around teeth, causing leakage
Holes punched too far apart– dam bunches up
between teeth
Holes position too low on the dam – dam
covers patient’s eyes or nose
Holes position too high on dam – dam does
not extend over upper lip
63. 63
• Hole positioning guides
-Teeth as a guide – teeth themselves/stone
cast
- Template
- Rubber dam stamp
64. RUBBER DAM TEMPLATE
64
Made of plastic
Can be placed over the dam & mark can be made
Approximately same size & shape of unstretched
rubber dam.
65. LUBRICANTS
65
Water soluble lubricant
is preferred
Velvachol
Lubricants for lip –
petroleum based like
Vaseline, cocoa butter
,silicate lubricant, lip
balm
66. DENTAL FLOSS
66
12 inch dental floss tied on
the bow of the clamp
aid in retrieval of the clamp if
it is dislodged
68. RUBBER DAM NAPKINS
68
Prevent direct contact
between the rubber sheet &
patient’s cheek
Absorb saliva that
accumulate beneath the dam
Indicated in cases of allergy to
the rubber dam
Provides a convenient method
of wiping the patient’s lip on
removal of the dam
69. RECENT ADVANCES:
69
RUBBER DAM SHEET:
Derma dam
Flexi dam
RUBBER DAM FRAME
Articulated frame
Safe T frame
PRE- FRAMED RUBBER DAM
Insti dam
Handi dam
Dry dam
Framed Flexi dam
Opti Dam
Optra Dam
70. 70
RUBBER DAM CLAMP:
Clamp with long guard extension
Tiger clamp
S-G ( Silker-Glickman) clamp
Super clamp
Gold coloured clamps
MISCELLANEOUS:
Wedjets
Cushees
Cushioning metal clamp jaw
71. RUBBER DAM SHEET
71
1.Derma dam (Ultra dent Products. Inc, USA)
It is also nonlatex and powder-free dental dam
It has a low content of surface proteins
Advantage:
low dermatitis potential,
reduced allergic reactions
greater tear resistance
73. 73
2. Flexi dam (Coltène/Whaledent)
elastic nonlatex dental dam made from an elastic
plastomer
can be elongated more than 1000 % before tearing.
It is more tenacious than latex dam and is simple to
place.
It needs to be stretched before use.
75. RUBBER DAM FRAME
75
1.Articulated rubber dam frame
Developed by Dr. G. Sauveur, France.
The articulated rubber dam frame (IRED, France) is
made of non-irritant plastic material (polysulfone)
A double hinge situated in middle of the frame,
which allows it to be folded in half .
Curved to fit the face
76. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya Vidya Saraswathi, Rubber
dam in endodontics: An overview of
recent advances, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry, Volume 6, Number 4,319-
330
76
provides access to the buccal half of the
cavity.
facilitates proper positioning of the radiographic film,
administration of additional local anesthetic,
evacuation of therapeutic liquids.
Reservoir at the bottom allowing placement of gauze
77. A new rubber dam design- easier o use with more secure fit-
Marcus Ahlers, Quintessence Int; 2003; 34; 203- 210
77
2.Safe T dam
The Safe-T-frame (Sigma Dental Systems) is
composed of two hinged frame members whose
snap-shut locking mechanism securely clamps the
rubber dam sheet in place .
Offers a secure fit without stretching the dam sheet
raised edges of the frame which provide a barrier
around the sheet preventing fluids from escaping on to
the patient
79. PREFRAMED RUBBER DAMS
79
Instidam (Zirc company)
Has inbuilt flexible radiolucent nylon frame
eliminating the need for separate one.
Off centre pre-punched hole which customizes fit
to any hole
Advantages:
Simple & effective isolation system
Radiographs can be taken by bending the frame
Single use; eliminates need for sterilization
80. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya Vidya Saraswathi,
Rubber dam in endodontics: An overview of
recent advances, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry, Volume 6, Number
4,319-330
80
81. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya
Vidya Saraswathi, Rubber dam in endodontics: An overview of
recent advances, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry,
81
HANDIDAM (ASEPTICO,
WOODENVILLE)
Has a built in foldable
radiolucent frame and a
plastic tube inserted in
prepared holes in rubber
dam material to keep the
dam open
Available in one size
82. 82
DRY DAM
a small rubber sheet set in the center of an
absorbent paper with light elastics on either side to
pass over the ears
Doesn’t require frame
It fits like a face mask with an absorbent lining to
give patient comfort and reduced risk of allergic
reaction.
useful for quickly isolating anterior teeth but it is not
useful for isolation of posterior teeth.
not being useful in a bleaching procedure due to the
absorbent nature of the paper surrounding it.
83. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya
Vidya Saraswathi, Rubber dam in endodontics: An overview of
recent advances, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry,
83
84. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya Vidya
Saraswathi, Rubber dam in endodontics: An overview of
recent advances, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry, Volume 6,
84
FRAMED FLEXI DAM (COLTÈNE/WHALEDENT)
Non- latex
The flexible frame is designed with a convenient
working size of 100 mm x 105 mm to ensure easy
placement without limiting access.
The dam has good tear resistance and is latex
allergy free and odorless.
The smooth surface of the plastic frame helps to
maximize patient comfort when positioned against
their skin
86. 86
OPTIDAM(KERR)
• The 3-dimensional shape of OptiDam and the
anatomical frame shape(nipple design) match the
contours of the mouth.
• greater access and improved visibility to the working
area.
• reduced tension resulting in easier rubber dam
application and low risk of clamp displacement.
• available in two versions: anterior and posterior
87. 87
• There is no perforation because OptiDam already has
ready-made nipples on all tooth positions 7 – 7, or 5-
5, which can be cut off with scissors
• The design of OptiDam is oval and it has a beaded
edge.
• The patient’s nose is no longer covered and sensitive
patients no longer feel so severely hemmed in.
• The beaded edge holds back the irrigation solutions
which with normal dams could come into contact with
the patient’s skin or clothing.
88. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya
Vidya Saraswathi, Rubber dam in endodontics: An overview
of
recent advances, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry,
88
90. 90
Optra Dam (Ivoclar Vivadent, USA)
combining the benefits of a lip and cheek retractor (Optra
Gate), with the total isolation of a rubber dam
No need of clamp
there is no need for a separate rubber dam frame making it
even more time and cost efficient
maintain full mobility of their jaw along with added comfort
throughout the procedure.
91. Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Deepika Khandelwal and Muliya
Vidya Saraswathi, Rubber dam in endodontics: An overview
91
92. RUBBER DAM CLAMP
92
Clamp with long guard extension
Tiger clamp
S-G ( Silker-Glickman) clamp
Super clamp
Gold coloured clamps
93. 93
CLAMP WITH LONG GUARD EXTENSION
These clamps retract and protect the cheek
and tongue along with isolation.
They can be used with gauze or cotton rolls just
for the retraction of tongue and cheek.
The larger wing of the clamp is used for the
retraction of the tongue
94. 94
TIGER CLAMP
These are the clamps with serrated jaws
These serrations will increase the
stabilization of the clamp on the partially
erupted or broken down teeth.
95. 95
S-G (SILKER-GLICKMAN) CLAMP
This is a clamp with anterior extension which
allows for retraction of the dam around a severely
broken-down tooth,
clamp itself is placed on a tooth proximal to the
one being treated
96. 96
SUPER CLAMP (DENT CORP RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT, NY, USA)
This new product facilitates the isolation of an
individual tooth without covering patient‘s whole
mouth and nose
It protects the tongue and cheeks while helping the
patient and the dentist feel more comfortable.
The device consists of a specially designed
clamp with an added ―wing extension to
retract the cheeks and the tongue
97. 97
This system comes with pre-cut rubber dam material
designed to fit the clamp. It is very simple to use,
quick and easy to place.
Disadvantage
cannot be used on anterior tooth
100. 100
1. Cushees
These are soft thermoplastic cashew shaped
nodules which are grooved on their inner surface and
act as rubber dam clamp cushions.
It is slipped over the tooth attachment blade of clamp
prior to clamp application.
It increases patient comfort.
101. 101
2. WEDJETS (HYGENIC)
• These are stretchable elastic stabilizing
cords made from natural latex rubber and
used as a rubber dam retainer
• These are a faster and easier method of
retaining the rubber dam than using
conventional clamps.
• placed like dental floss over the rubber dam in
the
interproximal areas of the teeth
• especially used in the isolation of anterior
teeth.
102. Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin
Bhuva et al; ENDO (Lond Engl)
2008;2(2):131–141
102
103. RUBBER DAM PLACEMENT
103
When operating on
central and lateral incisor or mesial aspect of
canine - isolation done 1st pm to 1st pm
Canine- 1 molar to opposite lateral incisor
Premolars – 2 tooth distally – lateral incisor
Molars – isolate till posterior most tooth on the
same side and till lateral incisor on the opposite
side.
104. PREPARATION OF THE MOUTH
104
Teeth should be cleaned if necessary
Contacts checked with floss
Rough contacts smoothened- interproximal
contact disk
105. METHODS OF RUBBER DAM
PLACEMENT
105
PLACEMENT AS A UNIT
PLACEMENT OF CLAMP FOLLOWED BY DAM
AND THEN FRAME
PLACEMENT OF DAM & FRAME, THEN
CLAMP
106. Endodontics: Principles & practice-
Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236106
PLACEMENT AS A UNIT:
Dam, clamp & frame placed as a unit.
1) Dam placed on the frame so that its stretched
tightly across top and bottom but has slack
horizontally in the middle
2) Hole punched in dam, and the clamp wings
attached
3) Dam, frame & clamp placed as a unit to engage
the tooth near the gingival margin
4) Dam released apically off the clamp wings to allow
the dam to constrict around the neck of tooth
5) Dam then flossed through the contacts
110. Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin
Bhuva et al; ENDO (Lond Engl)
2008;2(2):131–141
110
111. Endodontics: Principles & practice-
Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236111
PLACEMENT OF CLAMP FOLLOWED BY DAM
AND THEN FRAME:
1) Necessary when unobstructed view required while
clamp is positioned.
2) Clamp first placed on the tooth and secured
3) Dam then stretched over the clamp, and then
frame affixed.
125. Endodontics: Principles & practice-
Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236125
PLACEMENT OF DAM & FRAME, THEN CLAMP:
1) Preferred method for applying butterfly clamp
that doesn’t have wings (no. 212)
2) Better visualization possible when hole stretched
over tooth & gingival first and clamp then placed
128. Common steps to follow:
128
a) The rubber dam is lying on the tooth
surface and may allow leakage. It should
be
everted into the gingival crevice by
b) stretching the rubber away
from the tooth and drying the
mucosa with a stream of cold air,
before
c) using a flat
plastic
instrument to tuck
the
rubber into the
crevice.
EVERTING THE MARGINS:
137. SPLIT DAM TECHNIQUE
137
Rubber dam is placed to isolate the tooth without the use
of clamp
2 overlapping holes punched in the dam
Dam stretched over tooth to be treated and adjacent tooth
on each side
Indication – isolate anterior teeth
- insufficient crown structure
- isolation of teeth with porcelain crown
required
138. Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin
Bhuva et al; ENDO (Lond Engl)
2008;2(2):131–141
138
140. Textbook of Pedodontics- Shobha Tandon – 2nd edition140
HAT- DAM:
Clear plastic formed shaped like “hat without a
top”
Trimmed and fitted around clinical crown that cant
be clamped; to hold the dam in place
Cylinder of hat replaces damaged walls & rim
rests on occlusal surface of adjacent tooth
Once “hat” cemented with GIC, rubber dam
punched and slipped under rim of hat
141. Textbook of Pedodontics- Shobha Tandon – 2nd edition
141
LIQUID DAM:
Resinous material applied on gingival aspect of
tooth surface prior to power bleaching, sand
blasting etc; which require intra oral protection.
Eg:
Kool dam
Opal dam, etc.
142. KOOL- DAM(pulp-dent
corporation)
Textbook of Pedodontics- Shobha Tandon – 2nd edition
142
first heatless liquid rubber dam
Doesn’t produce heat when cured
Remains flexible after curing
Good tear resistance
Easy to remove
Moisture friendly
144. OPAL- DAM (ultradent
incorporation)
Textbook of Pedodontics- Shobha Tandon – 2nd edition
144
Opal dam is a resin product
Disadvantage:
Resin based; produces heat when cured;
cause discomfort/ pain to patient
Tend to displace and not stay where they
are placed
146. PROBLEM SOLVING IN FIELD OF
ISOLATION:
146
LEAKAGE
EXCESS SALIVATION
LATEX ALLERGY
CROWDING
BRIDGE ABUTMENTS, SPLINTS &
ORTHODONTIC WIRES
TOOTH WITH CALCIFIED PULP CHAMBER
AND CANAL
147. Cohen’s pathway of pulp 9th edn;
125- 126147
LEAKAGE:
Cavit
Oraseal caulking agents
Rubber base adhesive
‘liquid’ rubber dam
Periodontal packing
148. Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin
Bhuva et al; ENDO (Lond Engl)
2008;2(2):131–141
148
149. Cohen’s pathway of pulp 9th edn;
125- 126
149
EXCESS SALIVATION:
May require premeditation
Anticholinergics:
Atropine sulfate[0.3- 1 mg preoperatively,
1-2 hrs prior]
Propantheline bromide(probanthine) [7.5-
15 mg, orally 30- 45 min preoperatively]
Methantheline (Banthine)
Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
Last resort because of autonomic effects
and unpredictable drug interactions.
150. LATEX ALLERGY:
Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin
Bhuva et al; ENDO (Lond Engl)
2008;2(2):131–141
150
Careful identification of patients who are known
or suspected to be allergic to latex or natural
rubber is imperative.
The patient’s medical history should be checked
to ensure the use of latex rubber dam is avoided.
Non-latex rubber dam, for example Flexi Dam
(Roeko, Coltène-Whaledent)maybe of use for
allergic or high-risk cases patients such as atopic
individuals.
151. 151
CROWDED TEETH
In case of crowded teeth there is not enough space to place
the clamp in position, in such a situation rubber dam is
placed on to the tooth which is teased beneath the contact
area with the help of a floss and is stabilized by two
fragments of the dam instead of the clamp.
Wedgets can also be used in place of dam.
152. 152
Bridge abutments, splints and
orthodontics with wires
• Suturing of the dam below the connections of
the prosthesis or splinting.
• Use of cavity varnishes (for small defects),
cavit, Orabase, oral adhesives, periodontal
dressing, rubber base adhesive, mixture of
denture adhesive and zinc oxide powder or
Oraseal
Endodontics, Arnaldo
Castellucci
153. 153
Tooth with calcified pulp
chamber and canals
Use three tooth dental dam isolation technique
Involved tooth is without a clamp allowing to
better visualize CEJ region of the tooth
Periodontal probe can be traced along the root
surface to orientate on self to the crown root
angulations during difficult access cavity
preparations
Ingle’s endodontics 6th edition
154. ISOLATION OF TEETH WITH
INADEQUATE CROWN
STRUCTURE
154
LIGATION
DEEP REACHING CLAMPS
DOUBLE CLAMP TECHNIQUE
BONDING
CLAMPING GINGIVA
ORTHODONTIC/ COPPER BANDS
PROVISIONAL RESTORATIONS
LARGE HOLE TECHNIQUE
SURGICAL
155. Endodontics: Principles & practice- Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236
155
LIGATION:
Young patients; partially erupted tooth where
cervical area unavailable for clamp retention.
Ligation with dental floss/use of interproximal
wedjets indicated
157. Endodontics: Principles & practice- Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236
157
DEEP- REACHING CLAMPS:
When loss of tooth structure extends below gingival
tissue but there’s adequate tooth structure above
crestal bone, deep reaching clamp with caulking agents
done to provide adequate seal
158. 158
DOUBLE CLAMP TECHNIQUE:
Occasionally it might be possible to place the clamp in
position, but due to inadequate tooth structure the
elasticity of the dam might interfere in the stabilization of
the clamp,
in such circumstances one clamp is placed on the distal
tooth that will take up the elasticity of the dam, whereas
the second clamp is gently positioned on the tooth in
question.
159. Endodontics: Principles & practice- Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236159
BONDING:
In case of missing tooth structure, retention
increased by bonding resin on facial & lingual
surface of remaining tooth structure
Clamp placed apical to the resin undercut
160. Endodontics: Principles & practice- Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236
160
CLAMPING OF GINGIVA:
When loss of tooth structure extends below gingival
tissues/ below crestal bone, clamping gingival tissues
considered
162. Rubber dam in clinical practice- Bhavin Bhuva et al; ENDO (Lond Engl)
2008;2(2):131–41162
ORTHODONTIC/ COPPER BANDS:
if the tooth is too badly broken down and it is not
possible to use rubber dam, is to consider building a
provisional restoration or placing a copper or
orthodontic band on the tooth first
164. 164
PROVISIONAL RESTORATIONS:
Sometimes there is so little remaining tooth structure that
even orthodontic band or crown placement is not feasible.
In such cases it becomes necessary to replace the missing
tooth structure to allow placement of the rubber dam clamp
and prevent leakage into the pulp cavity.
It can be accomplished by means of pin retained amalgam
build up, composite, glass ionomer or dentin bonding
systems.
165. - Jesse. P. Farber . Large hole rubber dam technique; Quintessence
international;7; july 1980; 23- 25
165
LARGE HOLE TECHNIQUE:
A hole of approximately '/2" in length is made in the
rubber by first punching two separate holes ½” apart
and then connecting them by cutting with a pair of
scissors.
The clamp is placed on the nearest suitable tooth distal
to the tooth being treated and the large hole is
stretched over the clamp, over the tooth being treated,
and over as many teeth on the other side as is desired.
166. Large hole rubber dam technique- Jesse. P. Farber ; Quintessence
international;7; july 1980; 23- 25166
The dam is anchored on the other side by slipping it
through a contact point.
If a fixed bridge is present, or if for any other reason
the dam cannot be passed through a contact point,
another clamp is used on the other side.
If seepage of saliva is a problem, cotton rolls are
placed in the mucobuccal fold and under the tongue.
169. Ahmed et al. Rubber dam application in endodontic practice: an
update
on critical educational and ethical dilemmas: Australian dental
journal: 2014; 59: 457–63
169
170. OTHER MODES OF ISOLATION
170
Cotton rolls
Cellulose wafer
Dri- angle
Throat shield
Evacuation system
Mouth props
Svedopter
Isolite
Hygoformic saliva ejector
Vac- ejector
Fast dam
171. COTTON ROLLS
171
Available in different diameters, cut to variant
lengths & have plain or woven surfaces
Stabilized & held sublingually with specific
holders or with an anchoring rubber dam clamp
- manually rolled
- prefabricated - smooth
- woven
172. 172
Can be applied without holders, over or lateral to
salivary gland orifices
173. CELLULOSE WAFERS
173
Absorbent pads made of cellulose
Most commonly used inside cheek
covering parotid ducts
Available in various shapes and sizes
Adv- absorbency more than cotton
rolls
174. DRI- ANGLE
174
A thin, absorbent, cellulose triangle
Covers the parotid or Stensen's duct and
effectively restricts the flow of saliva
Provides the required Dry Field for
Composites
Bonding
Cementing
Comes in two types: plain and silver coated
175. 175
Advantage – Slight retraction of cheeks aiding in visibility
& access
Disadvantage - Absorbents can be used for short period of
time only
Precaution:
Moisten the cotton rolls & cellulose wafers while removing to
prevent inadvertent removal of epithelium from cheeks, floor
of mouth or lips
176. THROAT SHIELD
176
Indicated when there is danger of aspirating or
swallowing small objects, when rubber dam is not
being used
Used in pieces of 2”x2” or larger
Particularly important when treating teeth in
maxillary arch
177. 177
Gauze sponge unfolded & spread over the
tongue& posterior part of the mouth
Advantage –
Better tolerated by delicate tissues
Less adherence to dry tissues compared to
cotton
179. 179
High vacuum suction
Powerful suction equipment used with an assistant
May also used to retract lip simultaneously
180. 180
Low vacuum suction ( saliva ejector)
Fluid removal during cementation and impression
procedure .
Can be used during tooth preparation
Used without any assistance
181. 181
Types of saliva ejectors :
Metallic –
Autoclavable
Rubber tip to avoid irritating delicate tissues
on floor of the mouth
Plastic – Disposable & inexpensive
183. 183
Requirements :
Tip should always be molded to face backwards with a
slight upward curvature
Floor of the mouth under the tip should be covered with
gauze to prevent injury to soft tissues
Should not interfere with instrumentation
184. MOUTH PROPS
184
Can be potential aid for lengthy appointment
on posterior teeth
Should maintain suitable mouth opening
Types –
Block
Ratchet
186. 186
Ideal characteristics -
Should be adaptable to all mouths
Should be easily positioned & removed with no
patient discomfort
Should be stable once applied
Should be either sterilizable or disposable
187. SVEDOPTER
187
Flange type of saliva ejector made of metal
Fluid removal and tongue retraction during tooth
preparation on mandibular arch and isolation during
impression and cementation
Can be used without assistance
188. ISOLITE
Summits and Schwartz –
Fundamentals of operative dentistry –
4 th edition
188
Newer isolation device that provides illumination
in addition to suction, retraction of tongue &
cheek & an integrated bite block
189. 189
Retracts and protects the tongue and cheeks,
delivers shadowless illumination throughout the
oral cavity, continuously aspirates fluids and oral
debris, and obturates the throat to prevent
aspiration of instruments or other materials
190. HYGOFORMIC SALIVA
EJECTOR
Summits and Schwartz – Fundamentals of operative dentistry
– 4 th edition190
Same as svedopter; no reflective blades.
Ejector is rebent & passed under the frame
Tongue- retracting coil partially uncoiled to hold
tongue away from operator field
194. FAST DAM
194
• It can be used in place of cotton rolls to retract the cheek
and
tongue while maintaining a dry field.
• Continuous aspiration is achieved by means of 17
suction holes along the perimeter, eliminating the need to
change saturated cotton rolls while retracting the cheek
and tongue.
Summits and Schwartz – Fundamentals of operative dentistry – 4
th edition
195. DISINFECTING OPERATIVE
FIELD
Endodontics: Principles & practice- Torabinajed 4th edn; 233-236195
Alcohol, quaternary ammonium compounds,
sodium hypochlorite, organic iodine, mercuric
salts, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide
commonly used.
Effective technique:
I. Plaque removed by rubber cup & pumice
II. Rubber dam placed
III. Tooth surfaces, clamp, surrounding rubber dam
scrubbed with 30% Hydrogen peroxide
IV. Surface swabbed with 5% tincture of iodine/
NaOCl.
196. CONCLUSION
196
From 1864, with the introduction of rubber dam
by S. C. Barnum till newer advances like
liquid dam, fast dam etc, many advances have
occurred in the field of isolation.
He stated: “ the most time- consuming thing
about rubber dam is the time taken to convince
the dentist to use it”
This stigma needs to be overcome by the dentists
and maximum isolation needs to be achieved
during a treatment procedure
one thing that has remained consistent is that be
it of any form, maximum isolation is to be
achieved during a procedure, whether its
endodontic or conservative.
197. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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PUSHPAGIRI COLLEGE OF DENAL SCIENCES
Notas del editor
If there are signs of leakage once the rubber dam
is on the tooth, more likely with the split dam
method, then caulking material (e.g. Oraseal, Ultradent,
South Jordan, UT, USA) (Fig 20) or temporary
filling materials (e.g. Cavit, 3M Espe, St. Paul, MN,
USA) may be used to improve the seal. Oraseal is
made from hectorite clay and is an easy to handle
caulking putty, which can be syringed directly around
the tooth to seal any deficiencies (Fig 19b). However,
an excessive amount should be avoided as the material
may contaminate the working field. Alternatively,
light-cured materials (e.g. Kool-Dam, Pulpdent,
Watertown, MA, USA) are available. Cyanoacrylate
adhesive has also been suggested for sealing voids in