Fig. 8.

Single-step technique: a) suitable winged dental dam tried on - note all four claws are engaging; b) clamp is placed in dental dam; c) stretched over tooth d) to engage onto the neck of the tooth; e) forceps removed; f) flat plastic used to flip the dental dam off the wings; g) dental dam secured in place; however, there are still micro gaps present palatally which could result in contamination; and h) light-cured caulking agent applied i) to ensure complete elimination of possible avenues of contamination