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Dental Dam, Matrices & Topical Anesthetic

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This deck covers key concepts related to the use of dental dams, including their purpose, contraindications, and related equipment.

purpose of a dental dam

Answer: controls moisture
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Term
Definition
purpose of a dental dam
Answer: controls moisture
a dental dam provides a barrier between
Answer: patient and operator
contraindications of dental dams
Answer: secondary herpes, asthma, cracks or blisters on the vermillion border, claustrophobia
a plastic u-shaped frame is placed
Answer: under the dental dam
why is vaseline contraindicated alongside the use of dental dams
Answer: interferes with setting of some materials and breaks down latex

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TermDefinition
purpose of a dental dam
Answer: controls moisture
a dental dam provides a barrier between
Answer: patient and operator
contraindications of dental dams
Answer: secondary herpes, asthma, cracks or blisters on the vermillion border, claustrophobia
a plastic u-shaped frame is placed
Answer: under the dental dam
why is vaseline contraindicated alongside the use of dental dams
Answer: interferes with setting of some materials and breaks down latex