Dental Dam Instruments
Dental Dam
Function
To isolate teeth for dental procedures
Characteristics
Practice Note
Latex-free dental dam (purple) is used for patients who have latex allergy.
Dental Dam Punch
Function
To punch holes in dental dam for each individual tooth
Characteristics
Designated hole size for each tooth for permanent dentition:
Practice Notes
Dental Dam Template
Function
To use as a guide for marking and punching holes in correct position on dental dam
Characteristics
Practice Notes
Dental Dam Stamp
Function
To mark holes on dental dam
Characteristics
Practice Note
The oral cavity is examined before holes are marked and punched to adjust positioning to the patient’s specific dentition.