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Microteach 2
Learning a way to reduce stress at work
Application of rubber dam
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Aims
To enable the participant to apply rubber dam
Make working with rubber dam more straightforward
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Objectives
Select an appropriate clamp and dam type to isolate a single tooth
Choose the correct clamp for different tooth types
Place the clamp and dam safely and effectively on the tooth
Remove the dam from the tooth
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Introduction
What? Why? When?
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What ?
Latex or non latex sheet Clamp Frame
Punch Forceps
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Why?
Airway protection Tissue retraction Cross infection control Patient comfort Ease of working
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When?
As often as possible! All endo
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How?
Single tooth What are the variables? Clamp Dam Frame
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Molar
Correct clamp Correct dam Correct frame Correct hole size
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Punching the Hole
Stiffer dam, bigger hole Bigger tooth, bigger hole
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Placing dam on frame and clamp on dam
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Apply clamp to tooth
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Summary
Select dam type Select clamp type Select frame type
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Summary 2
Punch hole in correct place Apply dam to frame Apply clamp to dam Apply clamp to tooth