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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Stop
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Most sealant failures result in
Before etching

2. 6 to 7 years
Supervision for RDA is...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

3. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Overgloves
Most sealant failures result in
General tips on sealant materials

4. 1960
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Filled sealants
used to disinfect surface areas
when sealant materials were first used

5. Carbohydrates
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

6. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Photo/light cured sealants

7. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
when sealant materials were first used
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
major salivary glands
Cusp

8. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
A dampened cotton roll is used for
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
leading causes of plaque and caries development

9. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Overgloves
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Fissure
Causes of failure of sealant retention

10. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most sealant failures result in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
fluoride

11. Lobe
Fissure
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Supervision for RDA is...
Vestibule

12. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
when sealant materials were first used
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Age when permanent first molar comes in

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

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14. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Pit
when sealant materials were first used
Use the explorer to...
Wile using curing light

15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
when sealant materials were first used
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Overgloves
fluoride

16. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
No method is totally effective in
Methods of isolation
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

17. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Cusp
How to rinse etchant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

18. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Foods that most likely cause caries
How light cure tip is positioned
Most sealant failures result in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

19. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Filled sealants
The Stensen's duct is located where

20. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when permanent first molar comes in

21. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Supervision for RDA is...

22. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
The Stensen's duct is located where
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Before etching

23. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Ideally where sealants are placed
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

24. After a single use
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
whe overgloves are discarded

25. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Methods of isolation
When pellicle formation occurs
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

26. Chalky - dull - frosty
Fissure
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
In case of accidental contact with etching

27. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
When pellicle formation occurs

28. Poor retention
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Ideally where sealants are placed

29. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
whe overgloves are discarded
Filled sealants
General tips on sealant materials
Cusp

30. To make them easier to see
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
whe overgloves are discarded
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when permanent first molar comes in

31. Small hole or depression in enamel
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Fissure
Pit
Vestibule

32. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Cusp
Methods of isolation
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

33. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Wile using curing light
How to rinse etchant

34. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Pit
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Fissure
When pellicle formation occurs

35. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Supervision for RDA is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Cusp
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

36. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Caries is a result of...
Use the explorer to...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Before etching

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

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38. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

39. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Vestibule
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Wile using curing light
Methods of isolation

40. Remineralize
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
whe overgloves are discarded
Foods that most likely cause caries

41. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Cusp
whe overgloves are discarded
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

42. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
When pellicle formation occurs
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Caries is a result of...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

43. 15-20 seconds
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in

44. 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.
Wharton's duct
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

45. 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
Use the explorer to...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Causes of failure of sealant retention

46. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
The Stensen's duct is located where
Filled sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
How light cure tip is positioned

47. Biocide disinfectant
used to disinfect surface areas
Supervision for RDA is...
Before etching
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

48. 1-2 mm from the tooth
In case of accidental contact with etching
Overgloves
Vestibule
How light cure tip is positioned

49. Removing the inhibition layer
where sealant placement is placed
major salivary glands
A dampened cotton roll is used for
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

50. 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.
Ideally where sealants are placed
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants