Dental Dam Usage and Benefits Quiz

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What is the purpose of using a rubber dam during dental work?

To reduce the time required for application

To encourage patients to maintain their mouths open

To protect the tooth from oral environment (correct)

To increase the cost of dental equipment and materials

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a rubber dam during dental work?

Difficulty in use (correct)

Improved accessibility and visibility

Reducing flooding of the oral cavity with fluids

Protection of patient and operator

What is a potential concern over patient acceptance of using a rubber dam?

Protection of patient and operator

Reducing flooding of the oral cavity with fluids

Cost of equipment and materials

Time required for application (correct)

Which condition would be a contraindication to the use of a rubber dam?

Latex allergy Signup and view all the answers

What does the rubber dam help to retract and protect against possible trauma during dental work?

Gingival tissues Signup and view all the answers

What does the rubber dam eliminate the need for during dental work?

Repeated change of cotton rolls Signup and view all the answers

What does the rubber dam minimize during treatment?

Patients’ conversation during treatment Signup and view all the answers

'Reducing flooding of the oral cavity with fluids' is an example of which benefit of using a rubber dam?

'A dry, clean operative field' Signup and view all the answers

'Difficulty in use' is an example of which concern related to using a rubber dam?

'Insufficient training' Signup and view all the answers

'Minimizing patients’ conversation during treatment' is associated with which benefit of using a rubber dam?

'Improving treatment efficiency' Signup and view all the answers

Which option is a potential concern related to using a rubber dam?

Insufficient training Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why asthmatic patients should not use a latex rubber dam?

Patients with latex allergy should not use latex rubber dam. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rubber dam forceps mentioned in the text?

To apply or remove the clamp from the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a rubber dam napkin?

To absorb any saliva seeping at corner of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to punch a hole in the rubber dam for patients with upper respiratory tract obstruction?

To avoid obstructing the patient's airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using clamps with serrated jaws mentioned in the text?

To increase stabilization Signup and view all the answers

What technique can be used for isolation in difficult clinical situations, as per the text?

Self-curing resin beads placed on the cervical area of the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What are the small projections on a rubber dam frame designed for, according to the text?

To hold the dam in position Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of dental floss in relation to rubber dam techniques, based on the text?

To aid in retraction of soft tissue Signup and view all the answers

Why should clamps be tied with floss, according to the text?

To ease their grip and prevent breakage or swallowing accidents Signup and view all the answers

What can be used in place of a clamp according to the text, when there is not enough space to place it in position?

Widgets Signup and view all the answers

What is a light-cured resin barrier used for, as mentioned in the text?

To isolate tissue adjacent to teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is a cord roll used for, based on the information provided in the text?

To retract/displace the rubber dam sheet more apically Signup and view all the answers