ARMAMENTARIUM OF

RUBBER DAM KIT

ARMAMENTARIUM
The entire armamentarium for the
rubber dam placement is supplied as a
package either for permanent or
deciduous teeth.
ARMAMENTARIUM
1.RUBBER DAM SHEET
2.RUBBER DAM CLAMPS
3.RUBBER DAM FORCEPS
4.RUBBER DAM FRAME
5.RUBBER DAM PUNCH
6.RUBBER DAM TEMPLATE
ACCESSORIES
7.RUBBER DAM NAPKIN
8.LUBRICANT
9.DENTAL FLOSS
1.RUBBER DAM SHEET
The rubber dam sheet has a dark side
and a shiny side.
The shiny side is always towards the
tissue so that the dam can easily pass
through without irritation.
The dull side towards the occlusal
aspect so that no light reflects and obstruct
vision.
The raw material is latex gloves.
Chemically, cis-1,4 polyisoprene.
Other materials are artificial latex or
latex free rubber dam material.
1.RUBBER DAM SHEET
Available sizes are 5”x5” or 6”x6”.
Available thickness are
Thin - 0.15mm
Medium - 0.2mm
Heavy – 0.25mm
Extra heavy – 0.30mm
Special heavy – 0.35mm.
Available in different flavors like mint,
banana and stawberry.
2.RETAINERS OR CLAMPS
It has four ponges and two jaws that
are connected by a bow.
Various types and sizes are present for
each tooth.
Its use is to anchor the most posterior
tooth to be isolated and also to retract
gingival tissue.
Can be classified as wingless and
winged.
A newer type of clamps has recently
been introduced called as cushion clamps.
RUBBER DAM CLAMPS
3.RETAINING FORCEPS
Used for placement and
removal of clamps.
This instrument is necessary to
open the clamp and position it around
the tooth.
The ivory forceps are preferable,
because they allow the dentist to apply
direct pressure toward the gum, which is
frequently necessary to position the clamp
securely below the bulge of the tooth
crown.
4.RUBBER DAM FRAME
This is necessary to maintain tension
in the dam so that the lips and cheeks
may be retracted.
It holds and positions the border of
rubber dam.
It is of two types
1.Metallic – Young’s frame
2.Plastic – Nygaard-Ostby,
Stalite Visi, LeCadre Articule
Young’s frame Nygaard-ostby frame

Starlite Visi frame LeCadre Articule frame

5.RUBBER DAM PUNCH
It is a precision instrument having a
rotating metal table with six holes of
varying sizes and a tapered, sharp, pointed
plunger.
It is used to make round holes of
different diameters (0.7-2mm).
The largest hole being for molars
and the smallest for mandibular incisors.
6.RUBBER DAM TEMPLATE
To check for exact placement of
rubber dam.
7.LUBRICANT
To facillitate passing of dam through
posterior contacts and also help the dam
to pass over clamps.
It is also applied over patient’s
tissues to prevent injury and dryness.
Commonly used lubricants are soap,
petroleum jelly and cocoa butter.
8.RUBBER DAM NAPKIN
It is placed between rubber dam
and patient’s skin.
It is used to
1.Prevent allergy
2.Acts a a cushion
3.Prevents pressure marks on patient’s cheeks
4.Convenient method for wiping the patient’s
lips on removal of dam.
9.DENTAL FLOSS
To secure the rubber dam.