Which tool is used to place or remove the rubber dam clamp around a tooth?

• A. Calcium hydroxide applicator
• B. Clamp forceps
• C. Rubber dam punch
• D. Round burs

Answer: (B)

To seat or remove the rubber dam clamp around a tooth you need an instrument that grips the clamp securely without bending it. Clamp forceps are designed for this task—their beaks fit into the clamp’s bow so you can lift, rotate, and place the clamp onto the tooth or lift it off after work is finished. This keeps the clamp stable and protects adjacent teeth and soft tissues during placement. Other tools serve different roles: a calcium hydroxide applicator applies medicament to a tooth, a rubber dam punch creates holes in the dam sheet, and round burs are used for tooth preparation. So the tool used to place or remove the clamp is clamp forceps.