Rubber dam is an elastic latex scarf that isolates teeth during treatment. Standard in modern dentistry!
Our doctors use it in the treatment of caries and complications, in endodontic treatment, in orthopedic treatment (fixation of veneers and crowns).
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To avoid getting oral fluid (in other words, saliva) and moist oral breath into the tooth cavity. This is how we achieve the sterility of the "operational field", it is protected from pathogenic microflora of the oral cavity. This means that the result of treatment will be better than without a rubber dam.
Previously, cotton rolls were used for these purposes. But they do not provide ideal “dry” conditions: they protect against saliva much worse than rubber dams. And they are uncomfortable for the patient.
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To protect the patient's airway. Dentists often use rather aggressive solutions in the cavity of the tooth, which can cause a chemical burn if it comes into contact with the mucous membrane. Or a small object such as a burr, a broken tooth, or even an entire crown may fall into the open mouth. Or the patient can inhale this small object. To prevent this from happening, rubber dams are needed.
Imagine road workers laying asphalt in the rain. How long will he last? Until next spring. So the service life of a seal installed in wet conditions is unlikely to suit you. The seal will quickly become unusable.
It is important that during the installation of the filling, neither saliva nor moisture from the breath gets on the tooth. Otherwise, a microgap will remain between the tooth and the filling in this place. It also serves as a gateway for bacteria to enter under the filling. There will develop caries over time.
If ideal “dry” conditions are created, then the filling material will create a strong bond with the tooth tissues.
The same goes for any orthopedic treatment. It is important that there are no even microscopic gaps between your tooth and the restoration (veneer, crown). The absence of moisture and tightness is the key to high-quality work that will last a long time.
If the patient has crowded teeth, they are uneven, they grow very densely, this creates difficulties and inconvenience, but does not exclude the isolation of the teeth with a rubber dam. The doctor evaluates what kind of crowding, what kind of damage to the tooth, whether it is possible to isolate neighboring teeth with a clamp (a special metal retainer), or whether threads, elastic bands, retention drops of liquid material are needed.
You can make an appointment with a doctor by filling out and submitting the contact form. Our administrator will contact you to clarify the time of reception.
Or you can call:
You can make an appointment with a doctor by filling out and submitting the contact form. Our administrator will contact you to clarify the time of reception.
Or you can call:
Gervių klinika, UAB
Code : 302666203
VAT code: LT100011440310
SEB bank
Bank code: 70440
LT35 7044 0600 0772 9204
