The use of the Rubber Dam in Endodontics – HOW-WHEN-WHY (2022) Filippo Cardinali

Description

This practical manual details the essential principles and techniques for using the rubber dam in endodontic procedures. It covers the history, rationale, armamentarium (clamps, sheets, frames), isolation planning, sheet piercing, application techniques, fitting, leakage control, and the appropriate operative timing for its use in root canal treatment. The book emphasizes the rubber dam as the most crucial first step for proper operative field isolation and improved visibility in root canal treatment.