Dental Rubber Dam Placement and Its Uses in Dentistry

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:03:28 +0000

Rubber dams, also known as dental dams, play a crucial role in modern dentistry by enhancing both the quality and safety of dental treatments. They are used to isolate a specific tooth or group of teeth during procedures, providing a clean and dry working area that significantly improves accuracy.  The placement of a dental rubber dam begins with selecting thin, flexible latex or latex-free sheet that will cover the patient’s mouth, isolating the target tooth or teeth. The sheet is then punctured with small holes corresponding to the teeth that need treatment.