What is the dam?
The dam is an indispensable tool for endodontic success.
It is a lightweight hypoallergenic pleasantly flavored rubber sheet that has several advantages:
- Ingestion or inhalation of the patient protection instruments, dental fragments, root canal cleaning liquids, irritants.
- Ability to work in a field completely decontaminated.
- Retraction and protection of soft tissue (gums, lips, cheeks, tongue).
- Better visibility of the work.
- Comfort for the patient who does not feel invaded her mouth with hands, tools and liquids.