HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

What are dental dam forceps used for?

1. To place the dental dam material

2. To transport and place clamps around a tooth

3. To punch holes in the dental dam

4. To measure tooth size

The correct answer is: To transport and place clamps around a tooth

Dental dam forceps play a crucial role in the use of a dental dam during various dental procedures. Their primary function is to transport and place clamps around a tooth to maintain a clean and dry working area. When a dental dam is applied, clamps are often necessary to secure the dam in place, providing an effective barrier against saliva and moisture. By using dental dam forceps, dental practitioners can easily grasp and manipulate the clamp, ensuring it is positioned correctly and firmly around the tooth. This helps facilitate a more efficient and effective dental treatment process. The other options pertain to different functions that are not characteristic of dental dam forceps. For example, placing the dental dam material involves a different set of tools, while punching holes in the dental dam is typically done with a specific punch tool. Measuring tooth size also requires tools designed for that purpose, distinct from that of dental dam forceps.