This fast-paced seminar combines a multimedia presentation with Hands-On participation featuring simplified dental dam application techniques that expedite dental dam placement.

            Basic techniques discussed during the presentation include:

                        *  Clampless Technique-An alternative to using clamps

                        *  Simple guidelines for clamp/retainer selection

                        *  Winged Technique-A combined-step method

                        *  Modified Winged Technique-The wingless alternative

                        *  Loop Technique-A method to expedite dam placement through tight contacts

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants learn to apply dam for the following procedures:

                        *  Endodontic Therapy

                        *  Restorative Dentistry (Posterior teeth)

                        *  Composite-Bonding (Anterior teeth)     

            In addition, helpful hints and suggestions are given for dam usage for various clinical procedures, which include interproximal restorations, structurally compromised teeth, and fixed bridges.

Speaker Biography

Continuing Education Credits:  3.0 hours

Of Special Interest To:  Anyone who is a novice at placing rubber dams

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