Selection Guidelines
Dental Dam
Our variety of dam materials ensure that the specific requirements of each clinical situation and treatment
procedure are successfully and effectively met. Elasticity, the ability to retract, thickness, color and
non-allergenic are relevant features to consider when choosing the most appropriate material
CLINICAL SITUATION
GINGIVAL STATUS
Athrophic or hypertrophic gingiva, i.e. thin, soft, dry or inflammatory conditions. Dental Dam retracation should not put too much stress on mucuosa and gingiva.
CLINICAL SITUATION
TOOTH CONDITION
Tooth may be decayed and enhanced retraction needed due to missing height of contour
DISPOSITION
ALLERGY
Patient and/ or dental staff may have allergic reactions to the proteins within latex
DISPOSITION
ANXIETY and/or PAIN SENSITIVITY
Patient has anxiety or claustrophobia and rejects the
application of Dental Dam.
CLINICAL PROCEDURES
ENDODONTICS
Endodontic procedures may use aggressive substances like NaOCL. Dental Dam material needs to be resistant upon contact.
CLINICAL PROCEDURES
RESTORATIVE PROCEDURES
For aesthetic results certain
contrast requirements
AGE
CHILD
First time application,
possible fear and anxiety.
Small(er) jaws
AGE
YOUNG/ADULT
Gingiva is firm (er)
AGE
OLD(ER)
Gingiva tends to be thinner,
softer and drier. Mucosa is
more vulnerable and
susceptible for mechanical
stimulus. Disposition for
latex allergy can be
elevated due to age.
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