I also do the "tearing of the rubberdam" to help me re-orient it after taking a radiograph. But instead of tearing it, I use my rubberdam punch to punch a hole on the upper left corner. Cleaner and easier :)
I got a trick! We used to be taught to tie the rubber dam up using a floss after you remove the frame (like Santa Claus's gift bag). But it was cumbersome and the knot usually loosens. I recently came up with using another rubber dam clamp to clamp down the "rubber dam bag opening". I will collect the 4 corners and fold/roll them up into thickness, makes it easy to clamp. Works like a charm fast and easy.
Hey doc! Great video! My unsolicited 2 cents. My setup includes a nylon rubber dam frame and I never take the frame off to take X-rays. This is more efficient and maintains isolation! No more fumbling with reorienting the dam after X-rays!
I also do the "tearing of the rubberdam" to help me re-orient it after taking a radiograph. But instead of tearing it, I use my rubberdam punch to punch a hole on the upper left corner. Cleaner and easier :)
I do this exact same thing, it's the little things...
I got a trick! We used to be taught to tie the rubber dam up using a floss after you remove the frame (like Santa Claus's gift bag). But it was cumbersome and the knot usually loosens. I recently came up with using another rubber dam clamp to clamp down the "rubber dam bag opening". I will collect the 4 corners and fold/roll them up into thickness, makes it easy to clamp. Works like a charm fast and easy.
Hey doc! Great video! My unsolicited 2 cents. My setup includes a nylon rubber dam frame and I never take the frame off to take X-rays. This is more efficient and maintains isolation! No more fumbling with reorienting the dam after X-rays!
Great tip!
What handheld xray unit is that?
What type of rubber dam is the one in video? Thanks 😊
What do you mean top tooth? You mean upper teeth?
The bow always goes with the direction of the frame?
For lower and upper teeth?
I thought the bow went to the distal of the tooth?
Or u use foldable frames 😂
I agree. Ive actually had them used on me and they are great.
I’ve tried them and for some reason I just couldn’t get them to work properly.
So this position of hole is suitable for all molar teeth upper and lower
I make a mark on the corner to reprient it properly
Time saver!
Aren't you supposed to leave the clamp on for radiographic proof of RD?
You’re right. The clamp and dam stays on the tooth during the radiograph. I’m not sure why I removed the clamp from the dam in this video. lol.
The clamp should be in the reverse
I wouldn’t pay 5 bucks for this smh
Why not just mark the corner of the dam with a pen ....I put a small cross ....
Poking a hole or tearing it is milliseconds faster, plus no wasted ink.
Why if i have a big gag reflex?😢
This is supposed to go over the vulva or anus. Tight condoms should eliminate gagging reflex.