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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 6 to 7 years
No method is totally effective in
Age when permanent first molar comes in
used to disinfect surface areas
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

2. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Wile using curing light
Photo/light cured sealants
If sealant makes contact with the glove
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

3. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
when sealant materials were first used
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

4. 6 to 10 months
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
where sealant placement is placed

5. To make them easier to see
Most sealant failures result in
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when permanent first molar comes in
whe overgloves are discarded

6. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
General tips on sealant materials
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Pit

7. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Wharton's duct
Methods of isolation
fluoride

8. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
when sealant materials were first used
No method is totally effective in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
When pellicle formation occurs

9. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Wile using curing light

10. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
General tips on sealant materials
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

11. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Supervision for RDA is...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

12. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Cusp
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

13. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

14. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

15. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
Overgloves
Caries is a result of...
General tips on sealant materials

16. Opposite the maxillary 2 molars on the buccal mucosa.

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17. Biocide disinfectant
In case of accidental contact with etching
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
used to disinfect surface areas
Age when first primary tooth comes in

18. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Filled sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

19. Lobe
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
How to rinse etchant
where sealant placement is placed

20. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Caries is a result of...
When pellicle formation occurs
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
If sealant makes contact with the glove

21. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When pellicle formation occurs
Supervision for RDA is...
How light cure tip is positioned

22. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

23. 1-2 mm from the tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Supervision for RDA is...
Fissure
How light cure tip is positioned

24. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Pit

25. Poor retention
Before etching
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Ideally where sealants are placed
Most common problem with sealants when first used

26. Chalky - dull - frosty
Supervision for RDA is...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Wharton's duct
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

27. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
whe overgloves are discarded
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Photo/light cured sealants

28. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Wharton's duct
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Age when first primary tooth comes in

29. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
whe overgloves are discarded

30. Carbohydrates and bacteria
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
when sealant materials were first used

31. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Before etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials

32. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Vestibule
Use the explorer to...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

33. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Vestibule
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Foods that most likely cause caries
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

34. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Most sealant failures result in
Causes of failure of sealant retention
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
How to rinse etchant

35. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Filled sealants
No method is totally effective in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

36. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Vestibule
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Photo/light cured sealants

37. 3 months
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
How light cure tip is positioned
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

38. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
major salivary glands
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

39. 1960
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
when sealant materials were first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

40. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
When pellicle formation occurs
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
No method is totally effective in

41. 30 year old patient with active caries - any molar or premolar on a teenaged patient still having regular fluoride treatments - any molar pr premolar on a caries active patient that is not already decayed.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Most sealant failures result in

42. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

43. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Wharton's duct
fluoride
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Overgloves

44. Remineralize
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Age when permanent first molar comes in
In case of accidental contact with etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

45. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
The Stensen's duct is located where
No method is totally effective in
When pellicle formation occurs

46. 15-20 seconds
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
where sealant placement is placed

47. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Fissure
Wile using curing light
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

48. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Caries is a result of...
Foods that most likely cause caries
Overgloves

49. Isolate the tooth
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Before etching
Pit
No method is totally effective in

50. Determined by the dentist
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Ideally where sealants are placed
Supervision for RDA is...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant