23 Questions
What is the purpose of using a rubber dam during dental work?
To protect the tooth from oral environment
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a rubber dam during dental work?
Difficulty in use
What is a potential concern over patient acceptance of using a rubber dam?
Time required for application
Which condition would be a contraindication to the use of a rubber dam?
Latex allergy
What does the rubber dam help to retract and protect against possible trauma during dental work?
Gingival tissues
What does the rubber dam eliminate the need for during dental work?
Repeated change of cotton rolls
What does the rubber dam minimize during treatment?
Patients’ conversation during treatment
'Reducing flooding of the oral cavity with fluids' is an example of which benefit of using a rubber dam?
'A dry, clean operative field'
'Difficulty in use' is an example of which concern related to using a rubber dam?
'Insufficient training'
'Minimizing patients’ conversation during treatment' is associated with which benefit of using a rubber dam?
'Improving treatment efficiency'
Which option is a potential concern related to using a rubber dam?
Insufficient training
What is one reason why asthmatic patients should not use a latex rubber dam?
Patients with latex allergy should not use latex rubber dam.
What is the purpose of the rubber dam forceps mentioned in the text?
To apply or remove the clamp from the tooth
What is the primary function of a rubber dam napkin?
To absorb any saliva seeping at corner of the mouth
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
What is the primary purpose of using clamps with serrated jaws mentioned in the text?
To increase stabilization
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
What are the small projections on a rubber dam frame designed for, according to the text?
To hold the dam in position
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
Why should clamps be tied with floss, according to the text?
To ease their grip and prevent breakage or swallowing accidents
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
What is a light-cured resin barrier used for, as mentioned in the text?
To isolate tissue adjacent to teeth
What is a cord roll used for, based on the information provided in the text?
To retract/displace the rubber dam sheet more apically
Test your knowledge about the usage and benefits of dental dams in dentistry. Learn about how dental dams help in achieving a dry, clean operative field, improved accessibility and visibility, improved properties of dental materials, and protection of patient and operator.
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