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20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Anchor tooth |
Tooth that the clamp is placed on |
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Ligature |
Piece of floss or cord that stabilizes the dental dam in different applications |
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Template |
Guide showing either the adult or pediatric arches indicating where the holes for the teeth should be punched |
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Dental dam punch |
Used to punch through the dental dam to create holes for the teeth |
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Key hole punch |
The largest hole punched in the dental dam. Slides over the clamp and onto the anchor tooth |
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Dental dam forceps |
Used to place and remove the dental dam clamp |
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Septum |
Amount of dental dam that slides between the teeth |
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Wedge |
Small triangular piece of wood or plastic that holds the band securely in place. Also prevents an overhang. |
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Burnish |
To smoothe |
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Overhang |
Excess restorative material projecting over the cavity margin |
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Matrix band |
Forms the missing surface or wall and reestablishes the normal contour of the prepared tooth while the tooth is being filled with the restorative material |
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Stylus |
The working end of the punch which is a sharp projection |
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Dental dam frame |
Stretches and secures the dental dam in place across the patients face. Keeps the operating area open |
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Winged clamps |
Have extra projections that are angled toward the gingiva for better retraction and holding the dental dam |
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Wingless clamps |
Clamp with no projections and with the letter W in front of the number of the clamp |
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Cervical clamp |
Double bowed clamps are used for class V restorations on anterior teeth. They assist in gingival retraction |
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Inverting |
Tucking of the dental dam material around the teeth to prevent moisture leakage |
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Tofflemire retainer |
Used to hold the matrix band securely in place around the tooth |
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Plastic strip matrix |
Used when working with composite materials |
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Dental dam napkins |
Used for patient comfort under the dental dam for absorbing saliva, water, and perspiration |
