nic tone Synthetic Rubber Dam

Overview

• 21  Clinical Evaluators
• 195  Total Uses
• 87% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

• “Stretches without tearing.”
• “It had an interesting texture that I liked and helped visibility.”
• “I loved the thickness. It isolated well and was tear resistant.”
• “Had a great ability to adapt to the teeth once it was placed over the clamp.”
• “I liked the durability and tear resistance the best, and the fact that the material is non-latex is great for peace of mind.”
• “I like that it is latex-free, and I like the color.”
• “Increased tear resistance compared to my current rubber dam.”

Description

nic tone Synthetic Rubber Dam is a textured, non-latex rubber dam, available in medium thickness and a 6×6 size. It is capable of stretching up to 800% of its original size without tearing

Unique Attributes

Slightly more firm than traditional non-latex rubber dams, this version from MDC Dental does not tear as easily yet is very adaptable to the teeth.  Placement and application were simple and smooth.

Clinical Tips

• Potentially go up a size on the hole you cut for the dam.
• Lubricate the rubber dam punch before punching the holes. Be sure to create a seal on the frame by pulling with some force over the nubs.
• Use a dam+clamp placement technique (rather than placing the clamp on the tooth and then placing the dam)
• Pre-stretch prior to placement.
• I’d use the slit technique to release some of the tension placed with isolating individual teeth within a quadrant

Indication

Isolation and retraction of teeth and surrounding tissues for endodontic and restorative procedures.