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Dental Sealants

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1. Lobe
General tips on sealant materials
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

2. Stop
Pit
Wharton's duct
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Ideally where sealants are placed

3. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
How light cure tip is positioned
Cusp
The Stensen's duct is located where

4. Small hole or depression in enamel
whe overgloves are discarded
Pit
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

5. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When pellicle formation occurs
Cusp
major salivary glands

6. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Caries is a result of...
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Methods of isolation

7. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Before etching
Caries is a result of...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

8. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Use the explorer to...

9. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
General tips on sealant materials
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
In case of accidental contact with etching

10. 15-20 seconds
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

11. To make them easier to see
used to disinfect surface areas
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
How to rinse etchant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

12. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Age when first primary tooth comes in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Use the explorer to...

13. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
No method is totally effective in
Before etching
Ideally where sealants are placed

14. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

15. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
How to rinse etchant
No method is totally effective in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Filled sealants

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

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17. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Before etching
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

18. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
In case of accidental contact with etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

19. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

20. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
major salivary glands
If sealant makes contact with the glove
How light cure tip is positioned

21. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Cusp
How to rinse etchant

22. High speed handpiece
Foods that most likely cause caries
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Filled sealants

23. 30 seconds per tooth
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Caries is a result of...

24. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Cusp
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

25. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Wile using curing light
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when first primary tooth comes in

26. Remineralize
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Caries is a result of...

27. After a single use
Pit
fluoride
whe overgloves are discarded
Foods that most likely cause caries

28. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Most common problem with sealants when first used
General tips on sealant materials
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

29. Carbohydrates
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

30. 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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Supervision for RDA is...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

31. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Fissure
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

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

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33. Poor retention
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Overgloves

34. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Before etching
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
where sealant placement is placed

35. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

36. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
The Stensen's duct is located where
Filled sealants
Supervision for RDA is...

37. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How light cure tip is positioned
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

38. 3 months
How light cure tip is positioned
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
No method is totally effective in

39. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

40. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Caries is a result of...
major salivary glands
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most sealant failures result in

41. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
How to rinse etchant
Pit
major salivary glands

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.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Photo/light cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
Overgloves

43. 1960
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Wharton's duct
when sealant materials were first used
Age when first primary tooth comes in

44. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Wharton's duct
Caries is a result of...

45. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Most sealant failures result in
Wile using curing light
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

46. Removing the inhibition layer
When pellicle formation occurs
General tips on sealant materials
Age when permanent first molar comes in
A dampened cotton roll is used for

47. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Filled sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
When pellicle formation occurs

48. 6 to 10 months
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when first primary tooth comes in
major salivary glands
Wile using curing light

49. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Use the explorer to...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs

50. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
whe overgloves are discarded
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Causes of failure of sealant retention
If sealant makes contact with the glove