The rubber dam

What is the rubber dam? The rubber dam includes a square rubber blanket that shields one or more teeth from the oral cavity. This rubber does not let liquids or saliva through. It also protects the patient from swallowing or inhaling foreign bodies. Through small holes or recesses in the rubber, the teeth can protrude … The rubber dam

Amalgam Removal | The rubber dam

Amalgam Removal Amalgam fillings containing mercury contain toxins that should not be swallowed. If a filling is to be removed, it is recommended to apply a rubber dam. Because when drilling out the filling material, amalgam dust is created, which combines with the drilling water. This water has to be sucked out, otherwise it flows … Amalgam Removal | The rubber dam

Costs | The rubber dam

Costs For the creation of a rubber dam there is no billing item in the assessment scale for dental services (BEMA). However, there is the possibility of the settlement item “special measures for fillings”. Even those insured by public health insurance who take advantage of private treatment must pay for the rubber dam privately, if … Costs | The rubber dam

How do I pucker a baby?

Definiton Pucking is a special wrapping technique where the babies are tightly wrapped with a cloth. Babies are wrapped tightly in a cloth so that they can move little or not at all. There are different opinions regarding the duration of the puck, the wrapping technique and the strength or tightness of the cloth. The … How do I pucker a baby?