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Dental Sealants

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1. Releases saliva into the oral cavity through the floor of the mouth

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2. Chalky - dull - frosty






3. 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.






4. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






5. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






6. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






7. 6 to 7 years






8. After a single use






9. High speed handpiece






10. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






11. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.






12. Small hole or depression in enamel






13. 6 to 10 months






14. Isolate the tooth






15. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






16. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.






17. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.






18. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






19. 3 months






20. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






21. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.






22. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.






23. Remineralize






24. Lobe






25. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.






26. 30 seconds per tooth






27. Determined by the dentist






28. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.






29. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.






30. Biocide disinfectant






31. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






32. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface






33. Flush exposed area immediately with large amounts of water - if eye contact - immediately rinse eye with water and seek medical attention - and use no-touch technique.






34. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.






35. Poor retention






36. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






37. Fractures






38. Removing the inhibition layer






39. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.






40. Carbohydrates and bacteria






41. 15-20 seconds






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

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43. 1960






44. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.






45. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.






46. Carbohydrates






47. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






48. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






49. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.






50. To make them easier to see