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A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Ash® Rubber Dam Clamps
Ash® Stainless Steel Rubber Dam Clamps have been specially developed in co-operation with the University of Bristol Dental
School, to offer the clinician a simplified range with the flexibility to meet most clinical requirements. The clamps are produced
from high quality stainless steel that offers excellent memory retention and high corrosion resistance. The anatomical shapes give
more positive retention and greater patient comfort.
By rationalising the number of clamps, Ash® offers the clinician simplicity and better value for money when ordering. The range
offers a choice of winged (e.g. A clamp) or wingless (e.g. AW clamp) designs.
62408601 A
62408602 AW
62408603 BW
62408604 C
62408605 DW
62408606 E
62408607 EW
62408608 FW
62408609 G
62408610 GW
62408611 HW
62408612 JW
62408613 K
62408614 L
62408615 M
62408616 NW
62408617 PW
Molars, deciduous molars
and part erupted teeth
Incisors, canines and premolars
with limited gingival retraction
General winged molar clamp
Molars, deciduous molars
and part erupted teeth
Very stable molar clamp
Large jaw version of clamp E
Molars with good
gingival retraction
Small 3rd molars, deciduous
molars, bicuspids and canines
Winged clamp for bicuspids
Incisors, canines
and bicuspids
Small 3rd molars, deciduous
molars, bicuspids and canines
Medium size molar clamp
Small molars and
large bicuspids
Extended arch version of AW
Incisors, canines and premolars
with limited gingival retraction
Large molars with
deep gingival fit
Large, bland molar clamp
Product codes for ordering
Rubber Dam Kit
62411101
Complete Rubber Dam Starter Kit
Purchased Music 1
62203020
University of Washington Clamp Forceps
62203030
Brewer Pattern Clamp Forceps
Rubber Dam Material
62409102
Rubber Dam Material, 36 x Medium Green Squares
62409112
Rubber Dam Material, 36 x Heavy Green Squares
Rubber Dam Punches
62410001
Ainsworth 5 Hole Rubber Dam Punch
62410020
Ash® Dam Punch, Regular Hole (1.63mm)
62410021
Ash® Dam Punch, Large Hole (1.93mm)
G1353
Rubber Dam Sterilisation Tray and Frames
62499055
Rubber Dam Clamp Sterilisation Tray
62499057
Youngs Style Stainless Steel Rubber Dam Frame
62499059
Plastic Rubber Dam Frame
DENTSPLY Ash® Instruments I Hamm Moor Lane I Addlestone I Weybridge I Surrey KT15 2SE
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feel safer, more relaxed and somehow more detached from
“ Patients
the procedures going on in their mouth with the use of Rubber Dam.
Elizabeth Saunders
BDS. PhD. FDS. RCS (Edin),
Dundee Dental Hospital, UK.
Ash Rubber
Dam Material
®
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Introduction
In modern dentistry, Rubber Dam is a must in every dental surgery.
Its routine use will greatly contribute to success in many dental
treatments. Rubber Dam takes a few minutes to apply but the benefits
easily compensate. Rubber Dam is essential for complete moisture
control, improved visibility and protection of the buccal, labial and
lingual areas in the oral cavity. Increased visibility and protection
enable the procedure to be carried out effectively and efficiently.
Why is it so worthwhile to
master Rubber Dam techniques?
Ash® Rubber Dam
Figure 1: Mandibular Molar with Rubber Dam in place
showing 4-point contact of an active molar clamp.
For optimum performance and to avoid reduced strength from
perishing, Rubber Dam material should be kept in a closed box
or tin and preferably refrigerated.
The most important reason why all dental schools insist on routine
use of Rubber Dam for all Endodontic procedures, is the vast
amount of scientific evidence which states that micro-organisms are
the main cause of Endodontic failure. Rubber Dam will eliminate
salivary contamination (Figure 1).
Many restorative procedures, particularly those that involve bonding,
will also benefit significantly from the excellent isolation and
moisture control afforded by Rubber Dam (Figure 2 and 3).
Maximum protection for patients
Figure 2: Rubber Dam isolation ensuring excellent
moisture control during dentine bonding and placement
of an acid-etched composite resin restoration.
Very few patients object to the efficient placement of Rubber Dam.
In fact many patients feel safer, more relaxed and somehow more
detached from the procedures going on in their mouth.
Ash® Rubber Dam Forceps and Punches are made from the highest
quality stainless steel. There are 2 styles of Forceps available in the
Ash® range; Brewer Pattern Clamp Forceps and University of
Washington Clamp Forceps.
The Ash® Rubber Dam Ainsworth Punch is available as a 5 hole
punch. Accessories and replacement parts are also available for the
punches. Large hole (1.93mm) and regular hole (1.63mm) Rubber
Dam Punches are also available.
It’s easy with practice and becomes as automatic as wearing a safety
belt! For those who lack the confidence or experience, tips and hints
gleaned from a ‘hands-on’ Rubber Dam course could be the answer.
The Ash® brand - quality counts!
Article written by Elizabeth Saunders
Ash® Rubber Dam
Forceps and Punches
Brewer Pattern Clamp Forceps
BDS. PhD. FDS. RCS (Edin),
Senior Clinical Lecturer in Unit of Comprehensive Restorative Care
and Specialist in Endodontics at Dundee Dental School, UK.
Ash® Rubber Dam Kit
The Ash® Rubber Dam Kit contains 5 clamps (AW, BW, C, DW
and EW), Brewer Forceps, 1.93mm Punch, Sterilisation Tray, plastic
Rubber Dam Frame*, heavy green squares of Rubber Dam material
and the Rubber Dam Technique DVD.
* Contains Plastic Rubber Dam Frame but Stainless Steel Youngs Style is available
Figure 3: Rubber Dam in place to ensure no
moisture contamination during cementation of a
resin retained bridge.
Ash® Rubber Dam Frames
and Sterilisation Trays
The Ash® Rubber Dam Sterilisation Tray has been designed to
give the clinician an orderly storage system to reduce the risk
of damage or loss during cleaning and sterilisation procedures.
The tray is self-draining through two holes and can easily be moved
from any sterilising unit with clamp forceps. The five pegs feature
soft silicone sleeves onto which the clamps are placed without being
under excessive tension.
There are 2 Ash® Rubber Dam Frames available, the traditional
stainless steel type and a plastic type, which is extremely lightweight,
can be folded and is radiotranslucent, so will not appear in
radiographs, and comfortable for the patient.
Rubber Dam Ainsworth Punch
Rubber Dam Large Hole Punch