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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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