A barrier technique used to prevent the passage of saliva or moisture, or to provide an isolated operative field.
Rubber dam refers to a soft latex sheet that is attached to a contaminated tooth or teeth prior to treatment that is meant to prevent further contamination of the tooth through saliva which contains bacteria. It is most commonly used in root canal procedures filling and inlay/onlay installations. The rubber dam is held by a clamp and frame and is a...
A thin rubber barrier applied to teeth to isolate them to control moisture during dental procedures.
In surgery, thin strips of rubber used as a surgical drain or barrier, a thin sheet of rubber with holes that is placed over teeth to isolate them from the oral cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
A rubber sheet that fits around teeth and isolates the area from the rest of the oral cavity.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. in surgery, thin strips of rubber used as a surgical drain or barrier; 2. a thin sheet of rubber with holes that is placed over teeth to isolate them from the oral cavity.
Thin rubber sheet applied to teeth in order to control moisture during dental procedures. It also forms a protective barrier for the patient when silver-mercury fillings are removed.