Dental isolation dam

Dentistry – Apparatus – Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth...

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ABSTRACT:
A dental isolation dam has a plurality of elastic fibers arranged in a rectangular, crisscrossed pattern between impervious films. The fibers enable the dam to be easily placed, and, once released, clinch around necks of isolated teeth to provide enhanced moisture and infection control.

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