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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Wharton's duct
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

2. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Ideally where sealants are placed
fluoride
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

3. Lobe
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When pellicle formation occurs
Photo/light cured sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

4. Chalky - dull - frosty
Photo/light cured sealants
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Overgloves
Age when permanent first molar comes in

5. 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
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
When pellicle formation occurs

6. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Causes of failure of sealant retention

7. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
If sealant makes contact with the glove

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

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9. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Filled sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

10. Biocide disinfectant
used to disinfect surface areas
Most sealant failures result in
No method is totally effective in
Methods of isolation

11. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

12. After a single use
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Age when first primary tooth comes in
whe overgloves are discarded
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

13. 1960
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Overgloves
when sealant materials were first used

14. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Foods that most likely cause caries
used to disinfect surface areas
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

15. Small hole or depression in enamel
The Stensen's duct is located where
Pit
Ideally where sealants are placed
Foods that most likely cause caries

16. 30 seconds per tooth
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

17. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Methods of isolation
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
General tips on sealant materials
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

18. Determined by the dentist
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Supervision for RDA is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Before etching

19. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

20. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
where sealant placement is placed

21. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Fissure

22. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
How light cure tip is positioned
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

23. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
fluoride
major salivary glands
Age when first primary tooth comes in

24. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
Pit
whe overgloves are discarded
Use the explorer to...

25. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Fissure
fluoride
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Before etching

26. Fractures
General tips on sealant materials
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Most sealant failures result in

27. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
whe overgloves are discarded
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
General tips on sealant materials
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

28. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
whe overgloves are discarded
Caries is a result of...

29. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
whe overgloves are discarded
Pit

30. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
When pellicle formation occurs

31. 3 months
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Causes of failure of sealant retention
where sealant placement is placed

32. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How light cure tip is positioned
Fissure
The Stensen's duct is located where

33. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
whe overgloves are discarded
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
No method is totally effective in
Caries is a result of...

34. 6 to 7 years
Most sealant failures result in
Use the explorer to...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Cusp

35. 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.
Caries is a result of...
In case of accidental contact with etching
used to disinfect surface areas
major salivary glands

36. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Filled sealants
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
fluoride

37. To make them easier to see
Photo/light cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Age when first primary tooth comes in

38. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
General tips on sealant materials
where sealant placement is placed
Vestibule
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

39. Remineralize
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Filled sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

40. Poor retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Most sealant failures result in
Methods of isolation
In case of accidental contact with etching

41. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Ideally where sealants are placed
Cusp
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

42. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When pellicle formation occurs

43. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
where sealant placement is placed
How light cure tip is positioned
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

44. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Causes of failure of sealant retention
whe overgloves are discarded
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

45. 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
How to rinse etchant
Ideally where sealants are placed

46. 6 to 10 months
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Age when first primary tooth comes in

47. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Fissure
Overgloves
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

48. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
General tips on sealant materials
when sealant materials were first used
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

49. Removing the inhibition layer
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Causes of failure of sealant retention
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

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

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