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Dental Sealants

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1. 6 to 7 years






2. To make them easier to see






3. Removing the inhibition layer






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






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






6. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






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

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9. 3 months






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






11. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






12. Small hole or depression in enamel






13. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






15. Fractures






16. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






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






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






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






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






22. 1960






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

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24. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






26. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






27. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






29. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






30. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






31. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






32. 15-20 seconds






33. Isolate the tooth






34. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






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






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






38. 30 seconds per tooth






39. Stop






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






41. Remineralize






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






45. Chalky - dull - frosty






46. Determined by the dentist






47. High speed handpiece






48. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






50. Poor retention