1. Chapter 36
Moisture Control

2. Oral Evacuation Saliva ejector HVE Placed in patients mouth
Preventive procedures, such as cleanings or sealants or orthodontic bondings, etc.
HVE
Know how and where to place each
Keeps the mouth free of saliva, blood, water and debris
Retracts tongue, cheek
Reduces bacterial aerosol from handpiece

3. Oral Evacuation cont. HVE Has beveled end Grasps Thumb to nose grasp
Pen grasp
Understand the positioning of HVE for each area of the mouth

4. Evacuation system Maintenance Follow infection control policies
Flush the hoses at the end of the day
Check disposable traps and replace when needed
Open saliva hoses and clean or replace the screens as needed

5. Rinsing the Oral Cavity
Limited area rinsing
Performed frequently during procedure
Full mouth rinsing
Rinsing the patients entire mouth
After long procedures
Before dismissal

6. Air-Water Syringe 3 functions
Spray, combination of air and water
Understand the guidelines for Using the Air-Water Syringe

7. Isolation of Teeth Cotton roll isolation Cotton roll holders
Dry-angle isolation
Before removing any of the above, water should be applied, to loosen the cotton from the mucosa, thus not damaging the tissue

8. Isolation of Teeth Ideal conditions of a dental procedure
Easy to apply
Protective of the soft and hard tissues
Comfortable for the patient
Retraction provides better visualization for the operator
Prevention of moisture contamination
Isolation of the area of concern

9. Dental Dam Dental Dam equipment Dental Dam material Frame Napkin
Comes in different sizes, thicknesses, colors
Frame
Plastic or metal
Napkin
Increases patient comfort
Lubricants
Placed on patients lips for comfort and moisture

10. Dental Dam cont. Dental Dam punch Creates holes in dental dam material
The stylus is adjustable to different sizes of holes
5 is the largest and used for the clamped tooth
1 is the smallest
Dental Dam Stamp and template
Predetermined markings
Dental Dam forceps
Used to place and remove clamps

11. Dental Dam cont Dental Dam clamps
Anchors and stabilizes the dental dam
Know the parts of the dental dam clamp
Winged and wingless
Understand the concept of removing the rubber dam

12. Chapter 36
Please be familiar with all the contents of Chapter 36, Moisture Control.
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