Thursday, December 1, 2011

Rubber first

Fig. 13 The rubber first method. The operator is holding the sheet over the tooth whilst the assistant places the clamp to secure it in place.

The third method taught in some centres involves the dental nurse to a greater extent. The dentist stretches out the rubber and places the hole over the tooth in question, holding it down on each side with light finger pressure. At the same time the dental nurse picks up the flossed clamp in the forceps and places it over the tooth, retaining the dam in place (Fig. 13). Once again, the frame and
gauze are applied, the floss removed and the seal verified or adjusted as necessary.
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