Clinical Overview
Top Dam Blue is a light-curing resin gingival barrier designed for soft-tissue isolation during in-office procedures such as high-concentration peroxide bleaching. The vibrant blue shade enhances visibility, helping clinicians to precisely place the material and protect the gingival tissue without rubber dam use.
Key Benefits
- Highly visible placement: Blue color contrasts with tooth structures for precise application.
- Excellent sealing power: Thin, thixotropic resin forms a tight soft-tissue barrier that resists flow.
- Fast light curing: Sets in 20–30 seconds for workflow efficiency.
- Clean removal: Peels off in one piece without soft-tissue irritation or residue.
- Resilient and patient-friendly: Gentle on gingiva, enhancing patient comfort.
Kit Contents
- 1 × 2 g syringe of Top Dam Blue light-curing resin gingival barrier.
- 3 × applicator tips for controlled dispensing.
Working & Setting Times
- Working time: Apply a thin layer (max 1 mm) over dry gingiva and papillae. Resin viscosity limits flow.
- Setting time: Light-cure for 20–30 seconds immediately after placement.
Indications
- Protection of gingival tissue during in-office tooth whitening with high-concentration hydrogen peroxide.
- Auxiliary gingival sealing when rubber dam is not required or feasible.
Instructions for Use
- Dry the gingival tissue and adjacent tooth surfaces thoroughly.
- Dispense a thin layer (≤ 1 mm) of Top Dam Blue resin over papillae and gingiva—ensure full coverage.
- Immediately light-cure using a dental curing light for 20–30 seconds.
- Proceed with whitening gel placement or in-office procedure.
- After treatment, remove barrier by gently pulling forward—it detaches cleanly in one piece.
Summary
Top Dam Blue is an effective light-curing gingival barrier resin offering high visibility, reliable soft-tissue sealing, fast polymerization, and easy removal. Ideal for clinicians performing high-strength in-office whitening procedures who require efficient soft-tissue protection without using a traditional rubber dam.
Manufacturer: FGM Dental Group.
Shelf life: typically 2 years; store at ambient temperature.
Regulatory: CE- and FDA-approved for dental professional use.
Contraindications: Not for use in patients with known resin allergies.
