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Dental Sealants

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






2. 6 to 7 years






3. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






5. Isolate the tooth






6. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.






7. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






8. Fractures






9. Poor retention






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






11. 6 to 10 months






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






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






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






15. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






16. 15-20 seconds






17. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






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

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

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21. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together






22. Carbohydrates and bacteria






23. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






24. 30 seconds per tooth






25. After a single use






26. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






27. Chalky - dull - frosty






28. 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.






29. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.






30. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.






31. High speed handpiece






32. Small hole or depression in enamel






33. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.






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






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






36. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






37. 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.






38. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






39. 1960






40. 3 months






41. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






42. Stop






43. To make them easier to see






44. Biocide disinfectant






45. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






46. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






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






49. Remineralize






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