Rubber Dam

One of the most essential steps in successful endodontic treatment is the placement of the rubber dam.

It is the standard of care when performing root canal therapy. Without this key step it is impossible to maintain a sterile area, thus leading to potential contamination and ultimately the failure of the root canal treatment.

Not only does the rubber dam protect the tooth from bacterial contamination, it also serves as a protective barrier for the patient. The dam isolates the tooth being treated, helps prevent the leakage of irrigants into the oral cavity and can protect the patient from instruments such as hand files from falling into the oral cavity.

As you can see, our patient below is comfortable and happy to be wearing the rubber dam!(HA HA)