Chapter 3. Rubber dam system components

Learning objectives

• To study the main and additional components of the rubber dam system.
• Familiarize with the specific design features of clamps and their usage depending on the clinical situation.

Control questions

1. The main components of the rubber dam system.
2. The additional components of the rubber dam system.
3. Classification of clamps.
4. Structural features of winged and wingless clamps.
5. Selecting a suitable clamp depending on the clinical situation.

Lesson content

There are two main groups of special tools and devices, which are used to install the rubber dam system on the operating field: main and additional components (Table 3.1). The main components of the rubber dam system include a rubber dam sheets, template for marking, punch, clamps, frames for fixing the rubber dam and clamp forceps (Fig. 3.1). Dental floss, cords and wedges, liquid rubber dam and special napkins are the additional components of the rubber dam system (Fig. 3.2).

Table 3.1. The main and additional components of rubber dam system

Fig. 3.1. The main components of the rubber dam system

Fig. 3.2. Additional components of the rubber dam system