Stabilization of the Dental (Rubber) Dam - Historical Perspectives

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Abstract

A brief historical perspective on the creative evolution of dental (rubber) dam stabilization is proffered. While the vast majority of endodontists rely on the application of a metallic or plastic stabilizing device (clamp), as per the standard of care, to provide quality root canal procedures, the routine use by generalists falls short of ideal.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of the history of Dentistry
Volume72
Issue number3
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • dental dam
  • isolation
  • patents
  • rubber dam
  • rubber dam clamps

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