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 should be disposed of in garbage. Single use only.
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 Punch must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.
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 Template should be disinfected according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
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.
Dental Dam Stamp should be disinfected according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Dental Dam Forceps
Function 
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