OptraDam
OptraDam
OptraDam is an anatomically shaped rubber dam that can be used without metal clamps.
Thanks to the integrated frame OptraDam can easily be placed by one person and allows a full view of the working field.
High patient comfort due to the flexible material that ensures that OptraDam is comfortable to wear over long treatment periods.
Less postoperative discomfort as no metal clamps are used.
OptraDam was invented by us and is now produced and sold by Ivoclar Vivadent.
Advantages
Fast and easy application by one person
Reduced treatment time
Panorama view
Lips and cheeks are retracted
Automatic suction
Absolute drainage
Protection from infectious diseases
No aspiration
Hygienic
3-dimensional design
Intraoral retention with a unique, flexible ring.
Anatomically formed sack.
A flexible, extraoral ring of equal size.
Development
The aim was a product that is:
- single-use
- one-part
- easy
- atraumatic
- standard
The first completely new rubber dam design in 150 years!
Article on OptraDam
Article on the isolation of anterior and posterior teeth using OptraDam. Published in "Die Quintessenz" 01/2010.
Horvath D., Horvath S.D., Quintessenz 2010;61(1):23–33