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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 1960
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
when sealant materials were first used
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

2. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Filled sealants
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Photo/light cured sealants
How to rinse etchant

3. Poor retention
Filled sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries
Most common problem with sealants when first used
General tips on sealant materials

4. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Supervision for RDA is...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

5. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Overgloves
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

6. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Vestibule
Filled sealants

7. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
No method is totally effective in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

8. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Methods of isolation
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Vestibule

9. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

10. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

11. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

12. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
used to disinfect surface areas
where sealant placement is placed
leading causes of plaque and caries development

13. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
major salivary glands
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

14. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
Pit
Most common problem with sealants when first used

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

16. Isolate the tooth
fluoride
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How light cure tip is positioned
Before etching

17. Determined by the dentist
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Photo/light cured sealants
major salivary glands
Supervision for RDA is...

18. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
major salivary glands
Ideally where sealants are placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
whe overgloves are discarded

19. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
General tips on sealant materials
where sealant placement is placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Foods that most likely cause caries

20. Stop
General tips on sealant materials
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

21. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Pit
Methods of isolation
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How light cure tip is positioned

22. 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.
Use the explorer to...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

23. 6 to 7 years
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

24. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Wile using curing light
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Filled sealants
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

25. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
When pellicle formation occurs
Supervision for RDA is...
Before etching

26. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
No method is totally effective in
Before etching
Causes of failure of sealant retention
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

27. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
Wile using curing light
Vestibule
where sealant placement is placed

28. Lobe
fluoride
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

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

30. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
where sealant placement is placed
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

31. Carbohydrates
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
when sealant materials were first used

32. Fractures
Caries is a result of...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most sealant failures result in
Before etching

33. Biocide disinfectant
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Pit
Foods that most likely cause caries
used to disinfect surface areas

34. 6 to 10 months
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

35. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
Wharton's duct
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

36. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
used to disinfect surface areas
Photo/light cured sealants
fluoride
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

37. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Pit

38. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Caries is a result of...
Foods that most likely cause caries
The Stensen's duct is located where
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

39. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
when sealant materials were first used
Vestibule
Use the explorer to...

40. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
fluoride
Most sealant failures result in
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

41. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

42. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

43. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
fluoride
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

44. 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.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
A dampened cotton roll is used for
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in

45. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Use the explorer to...
Before etching
Causes of failure of sealant retention

46. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
How light cure tip is positioned
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

47. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
No method is totally effective in
Causes of failure of sealant retention

48. After a single use
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
whe overgloves are discarded
Photo/light cured sealants
Vestibule

49. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
whe overgloves are discarded
where sealant placement is placed
Fissure
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

50. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
used to disinfect surface areas
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Photo/light cured sealants
Supervision for RDA is...