noun
rubber dam; dental dam
A thin latex or nitrile sheet used in dentistry to isolate teeth during treatment. The term is a direct loan from English and is used in dental contexts.
歯科治療ではラバーダムを使って患部を隔離します。
In dental treatment, a rubber dam is used to isolate the affected area.
ラバーダムを装着すると、唾液や細菌の侵入を防げます。
By placing a rubber dam, you can prevent saliva and bacteria from entering.