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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Photo/light cured sealants
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

2. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wharton's duct
Vestibule
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wile using curing light

3. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
fluoride

4. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Wharton's duct
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Caries is a result of...
whe overgloves are discarded

5. 6 to 10 months
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
No method is totally effective in
Age when first primary tooth comes in
In case of accidental contact with etching

6. Remineralize
when sealant materials were first used
used to disinfect surface areas
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

7. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

8. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

9. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wile using curing light
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Use the explorer to...

10. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
major salivary glands
leading causes of plaque and caries development
used to disinfect surface areas
When pellicle formation occurs

11. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
when sealant materials were first used
Use the explorer to...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

12. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Before etching
General tips on sealant materials
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Pit

13. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
The Stensen's duct is located where
leading causes of plaque and caries development

14. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
whe overgloves are discarded
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
where sealant placement is placed

15. Lobe
A dampened cotton roll is used for
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Most sealant failures result in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

16. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
No method is totally effective in
How to rinse etchant

17. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
fluoride
No method is totally effective in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

18. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Supervision for RDA is...

19. Carbohydrates and bacteria
used to disinfect surface areas
leading causes of plaque and caries development
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

20. 30 seconds per tooth
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

21. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
whe overgloves are discarded
Photo/light cured sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

22. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

23. Poor retention
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Supervision for RDA is...
A dampened cotton roll is used for

24. 6 to 7 years
Wharton's duct
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

25. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Fissure
Foods that most likely cause caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for

26. After a single use
when sealant materials were first used
whe overgloves are discarded
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
How light cure tip is positioned

27. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
used to disinfect surface areas
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Before etching

28. 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.
No method is totally effective in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
General tips on sealant materials

29. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Overgloves

30. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
If sealant makes contact with the glove
No method is totally effective in
Caries is a result of...

31. High speed handpiece
Age when first primary tooth comes in
major salivary glands
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

32. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Foods that most likely cause caries
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

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.
Wharton's duct
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
In case of accidental contact with etching
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

34. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
How to rinse etchant
Fissure
Age when permanent first molar comes in

35. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Most sealant failures result in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Overgloves
Photo/light cured sealants

36. To make them easier to see
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Causes of failure of sealant retention

37. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
whe overgloves are discarded
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Filled sealants

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

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39. Isolate the tooth
Caries is a result of...
Before etching
major salivary glands
Age when permanent first molar comes in

40. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
General tips on sealant materials
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

41. Chalky - dull - frosty
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
major salivary glands
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

42. 1-2 mm from the tooth
major salivary glands
How light cure tip is positioned
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Ideally where sealants are placed

43. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Supervision for RDA is...
where sealant placement is placed
Methods of isolation

44. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
General tips on sealant materials
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Overgloves
Ideally where sealants are placed

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

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46. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Vestibule
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

47. 3 months
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

48. Small hole or depression in enamel
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Fissure
Pit
Foods that most likely cause caries

49. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
How to rinse etchant
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

50. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Wharton's duct