Our variety of dental dam materials ensure that the specific requirements of each clinical situation and treatment procedure are successfully and effectively met. Selection Guidelines
Elasticity, the ability to retract, thickness, color, and non-aller- genic 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 inflamma- tory conditions. Dental dam retration should not put too much stress on mucuosa and gingiva. • Choose a more flexible and thinner dental dam with less retraction which will ease any stress on the gingiva.
Tooth Condition Tooth may be decayed and enhanced retraction is needed due to missing height of contour.
• Choose HySolate Latex Dental Dam. Thicker dental dam allows for better retraction for a tight fit around the isolated area.
PATIENT DISPOSITION
Allergy Patient and/or staff may have allergic reactions to the proteins in latex • Choose a non-latex dental dam to avoid allergic reactions to latex proteins.
Anxiety/Pain Sensitivity Patient has anxiety or claustrophobia and rejects the application of dental dam • Choose a non-latex dental dam to avoid allergic reactions to latex proteins. • Choose HySolate Flexi Dam with built-in flexible frame for less stress on the patient.
CLINICAL PROCEDURES
Restoration For aesthetic results, higher contrast is required.
Endodontics Endodontic procedures may use aggressive substances like NaOCl. Dental dam material needs to be resistant upon contact. • Choose HySolate Latex Dental Dam as it affords the highest resistance to contact of foreign substances.
• Choose a darker dental dam to reduce eye fatigue and provide a good contrast to the working area.
PATIENT AGE
Child First time application, possible fear and anxiety. Small(er) jaw • Use a light and pleasant color for a calming effect. • Choose 5" x 5" (127 x 127 mm) dental dam for smaller patients.
Young Adult Gingivia is firm(er)
Older Adult Gingivia tends to be thinner, softer and drier. Mucosa is more vernerable and susceptible to mechanical stimulus. Dispostion for latex allergy can be elevated due to age. • Choose a more flexible and thinner dental dam with less retraction which will ease any stress on the gingiva. • Choose a non-latex dental dam to avoid allergic reactions to latex proteins.
• Choose HySolate Latex Dental Dam. Thicker dental dam allows for better retraction for a tight fit around the isolated area. • Choose 5" x 5" (127 x 127 mm) dental dam for smaller patients.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS › Cut out the dental dam sheet so that nose breathing is possible.
› Put Parotisroll on the upper lip to create space between nose and the dental dam sheet.
› Use Dental Dam Napkins to ease the contact of the dental dam material with the skin.
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