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A thin latex sheet that is placed around the teeth for moisture control purposes |
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Dental Dam |
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used for moisture control to remove saliva, blood, water, and debris from the mouth. |
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High Volume Evacuator |
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keeps the area separate and dry. |
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Isolation |
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Something that does not follow true to its form or line. |
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Malaligned |
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In dental dam, the section of latex separating the punch holes. |
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Septum |
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performed frequently because debris accumulated during preparation of the tooth. |
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Limited-area rinsing |
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performed at the completion of a dental procedure. Is ALWAYS used to leave the patient with a comfortable and fresh feeling. |
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Complete mouth rinse |
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A crown shaped piece of metal that anchors dental dam material on a tooth. r many designs of clamps that fit contour of each tooth in the mouth. |
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Dental dam clamps |
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A forcep that is used in the placement and removal of the dental dam clamp |
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Dental dam forceps |
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U-Shaped frame made of either plastic or metal that stretches the dam material away from the face and area being worked on. |
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Dental dam frame |
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Must be accomplished quickly n efficiently without causing any delay in procedure. Most commonly done when the dentist pauses for a closer inspection. |
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Limited-area rinsing |
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Disposable napkin that is placed between the patient’s face and the dam. Protects the patient’s skin from moisture and material. |
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Dental dam napkin |
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Name the advantages of cotton rolls. |
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Can be placed quickly and securely
Simple to use
No additional equipment is needed for placement. |
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Name the disadvantages of Cotton rolls. |
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•Does not prevent contamination ofarea by the patient’s tongue•Doesnt prevent debris from dropping into mouth or throat |
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What are the two ways to hold the oral evacuator? |
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the thumb-to-nose grasp and the pen grasp. |
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Name the other disadvantages of cotton rolls. |
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•If remved, a dry cotton roll may adhere 2 the oral mucosa, which caninjure the tissue•Must be replaced if gets wet before the procedure is complete |
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What is a dry-angle? |
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A triangular-shaped absorbent pad to help isolate posterior areas in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. |
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What is a saliva ejector? |
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A device used to remove small amounts of saliva or water from a patient’s mouth. |
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