Comparative Evaluation Of Ease Of Operator and Patient Acceptability While Using Three Different Isolation Systems In Children-A Clinical Trial

Effective moisture control is crucial in pediatric dentistry to ensure the success of various dental procedures including restorative treatments, sealant application, bonding. salivary contamination can compromise the bonding efficiency, reduce the longevity of restorations, and increase the risk of secondary caries.1

Treating children often requires specialized techniques that differ from adult dental care. patients may have trouble staying still, following instructions, or tolerating certain procedures due to fear, discomfort. Additionally, the smaller size of their mouths poses challenges for effective isolation. As a result, the isolation method chosen must balance effectiveness with patient comfort.2

Generally traditional isolation is achieved using cotton roll and a mouth mirror, Rubber dam, suction devices. Cotton Roll is a simple, non-invasive method often preferred for children who are uncooperative or anxious. However, cotton rolls may not always provide the best moisture control, especially in more complex procedures. Rubber Damis considered the gold standard for isolation in many dental procedures, rubber dams offer superior moisture control but can be uncomfortable or difficult to apply in younger patients. Suction devices require active patient cooperation and may not fully control saliva from parotid and sublingual glands.3

Methods like rubber dams provide excellent moisture control but children show lot of discomfort when placed. Techniques like cotton rolls offer a more tolerable option but may lack the moisture control necessary for some procedures.

Recently introduced, Drydent sublingual and parotid Absorber have emerged as alternative isolation techniques that can efficiently absorb saliva while providing comfortable experience for pediatric patients, easy to place and remove improving clinical efficiency. These are placed directly over the open ducts of the salivary glands, where saliva production is most abundant. By absorbing saliva at this source, it effectively maintains a drier working area throughout dental treatments. Its soft, tissue-friendly design ensures patient comfort during use. Sublingual Absorber is designed to collect and control saliva produced by the sublingual and submandibular glands, this product offers an effective solution for managing moisture in the oral cavity. Its unique design ensures optimal moisture control during dental procedures.

However, there are no studies on the effectiveness of dry dent Absorber in patients and there is no comparative evaluation with currently used isolation methods.