Dental Dam
What is a dental dam made of?
Latex or latex-free rubber
What is the anchor tooth?
The tooth that holds the clamp and stabilizes the dam.
Name two common sources of moisture during a dental procedure
Saliva and water
What device is used to rinse and dry the oral cavity?
Air-water syringe
What are the two types of oral evacuation systems?
Saliva ejector and high-volume evacuator
What size dam is typically used for adults?
6X6 inches
What part of the clamp fits around the tooth?
The jaws
What does cotton roll isolation NOT protect against?
Aspiration of materials
What is a limited-area rinse?
A quick rinse done during the procedure
Name one procedure where a saliva ejection would be used?
Prophylaxis, Fluoride treatment or sealant placement
What is one benefit of using a dental dam?
Moisture control, visibility, patient protections
What stabilizing item can be used if a clamp isn't needed?
What gland is blocked when using dry-angle isolation.
Parotid gland (Stenson's duct)
When should you rinse and dry the site during a procedure?
When the handpiece stops
What is one function of the HVE besides suction?
Retracts tongue and cheek or reduces aerosol.
What tool is used to punch holes in the dam?
Dental dam punch
What happens if dam holes are too close together?
The dam may tear or leave gingiva exposed.
Name one advantage of cotton roll isolation.
Easy to apply, flexible, or not extra equipment
What technique helps prevent fogging when using indirect vision?
Direct air on the mouth mirror continuously.
What material are surgical suction tips usually made of?
Stainless steel
What type of dental dam frame fits inside the dam and curves with the jaw?
Otsby frame
What might occur if the curve of the arch is properly punched?
bunching, folding, or stretching of the dam.
What might cause a dry-angle pad to be replaced during treatment?
It becomes soaked.
What's the main goal of rinsing the oral cavity?
Maintain a clear operating field.
What are the two main designs of operative suction tips?
Straight or slightly angled with a beveled end.