Clinical Overview
The DermaDam™ Heavy refill (Ultradent Code 314) provides professional-grade dental isolation via a latex dam sheet with robust 0.25 mm thickness. With a generous count of 36 pre‑cut sheets sized 15 × 15 cm, it delivers tear-resistant structural integrity and clinically reliable performance even when stretched across tight tooth contact points.
Key Benefits
- Heavy‑grade 0.25 mm thickness: Excellent balance of strength and flexibility—ideal for standard and challenging restorative cases.
- Pre-cut 6 × 6″ format: Matches most popular dam punch templates—reduces waste and insertion time.
- Powder‑free natural latex: Minimizes surface proteins and allergenic dust for easier soft-tissue contact and lower dermatitis risk.
- High tensile tear resistance: Reliable against clamp slippage and manipulation stress—even in multi-quadrant or bridge isolation.
- Consistent color and finish: Available in clinical tones that enhance contrast under magnification.
- High-volume pack: 36-pack supports fast-paced clinics and team workflows.
Refill Contents
- 36 × round‑cornered 0.25 mm latex dam sheets (15 × 15 cm)
- Reusable branded label with item code “314” for easy reorder tracking
Indications
- Isolation for direct and indirect adhesive restorations (composite, ceramic, veneers)
- Dry-field provision during bleaching, endodontic procedures, or operative etching
- Protection of soft tissues from chemical exposure or physical debris
- Minimizes risk of contamination and allows clear operative field under magnified visualization
Instructions for Use
- Select a DermaDam sheet—dull side down. Punch holes corresponding to teeth to be isolated (spacing ~3–5 mm).
- Seat the clamp onto the assisting tooth (e.g. molar) and stretch the dam over the clamp and adjacent teeth. Floss interproximal contacts as needed.
- Invert the margins using a plastic or metal inversion instrument, warm water/air spray, or floss tie to seal securely along the sulcus.
- Frame the dam with a rigid or U‑shaped rubber dam frame to maintain tension during treatment.
- Proceed with restorative or surgical procedures in a dry field. Refresh isolation as required during multiple‑tooth access.
- Upon completion, release tension (cut interseptal tabs or puncture between hump areas), remove the dam client‑side, then carefully disengage the clamp and frame.
- Dispose of used dam sheets as clinical waste. Clean and sterilize re‑usable retainers and frames per infection‑control protocols.
Summary
DermaDam™ Heavy (Code 314) is an all‑purpose isolation solution offering tear-resistant, latex-based rubber dams in a clinician‑friendly 36‑sheet refill. Its 0.25 mm thickness ensures performance in most isolation scenarios—from restorative dentistry to bleaching or endodontics—while minimizing allergic potential and simplifying chair‑side workflow. Durable, flexible, and dependable.
Manufacturer: Ultradent Products, Inc. (South Jordan, Utah, USA).
Product: DermaDam™ Heavy, 100% natural latex, powder‑free.
Pack: 36 pre-cut sheets, 15 × 15 cm each; 0.25 mm thickness (Heavy grade).
Contraindications: Not suitable for patients with diagnosed latex allergy. In such cases, consider DermaDam™ Synthetic non‑latex alternative.
Storage & Use: Store at room temperature, away from heat/UV light. Use each sheet once only. For professional dental use only.
