ISODAM is a powder-free non-latex dental dam formulated from synthetic polyisoprene. It is pre-cut and formulated to provide exceptional stretch, strength, and tear-resistance while eliminating the potential for allergic reactions associated with latex products. ISODAM is available in light blue (for reduced eye fatigue) and royal blue (for increased contrast), supplied in 5”x 5” and 6”x 6” square sheets in both medium and heavy gauges, and is appropriate for all operative dentistry procedures. ISODAM also provides the option for either standard or economy packaging.
In a recent Dental Advisor evaluation, ISODAM was awarded Editors’ Choice with a 96% overall rating with one evaluator declaring that ISODAM “is extremely flexible and doesn’t tear when stretching it” and another adding it was “easy to place and floss it through without the need for lubrication of the dam.” Evaluators noted that the tear resistance of ISODAM was very good and found it performed at least as well as latex dams. Holes can be placed close together, as the material readily stretches. The surface smoothness allowed easy placement between teeth. Once in place, ISODAM was durable. The light blue color was neutral and easy on the eyes. Overall, 100% of evaluators were happy to recommend the product to their colleagues, and 96% decided that they would be making the switch to ISODAM themselves.3
A common complication with dental dam placement is tearing, initiated from the punched hole as the dental dam may need to stretch to over 30 mm in some cases, so Dental Advisor developed a test to stretch the dental dam material from within a punched hole until failure. According to Dental Advisor’s 2020 Biomaterials Research Report, the 4D Rubber ISODAM had the best-in-class tear resistance among the non-latex dental dams tested in these conditions.4 This further contributes to the time-savings that ISODAM provides, as the high-tear resistance can prevent most rips, reducing the need to have to start placement of a dental dam over.
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3. Dental Advisor (2019) Editors’ Choice Evaluation Report
