Alternative rubber dam isolation technique for the restoration of Class V cervical lesions

Abstract

This article describes an expedited, atraumatic technique of restoring cervical abrasion-erosion, abfraction or carious lesions using an alternative placement sequence of the dental rubber dam for adequate field isolation. As shown by this technique, the rubber dam retainer is modified and positioned on the tooth with subsequent placement of the dental dam material over the retainer and tooth. This technique saves time and provides good retraction of the gingival tissue and isolation of the cavity preparation from contamination (saliva, hemorrhage) that can potentially cause post-operative symptoms and possible restoration replacement.