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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Use the explorer to...
Caries is a result of...

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

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3. 30 seconds per tooth
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

4. Biocide disinfectant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Vestibule
Cusp
used to disinfect surface areas

5. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

6. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Foods that most likely cause caries
In case of accidental contact with etching
Use the explorer to...

7. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Most sealant failures result in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

8. 1960
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
General tips on sealant materials
The Stensen's duct is located where
when sealant materials were first used

9. High speed handpiece
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How to rinse etchant

10. Stop
How light cure tip is positioned
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Vestibule
Use the explorer to...

11. Small hole or depression in enamel
Overgloves
when sealant materials were first used
Pit
Causes of failure of sealant retention

12. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
whe overgloves are discarded
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

13. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Methods of isolation
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Fissure

14. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Before etching
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Causes of failure of sealant retention

15. Determined by the dentist
fluoride
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Supervision for RDA is...

16. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Photo/light cured sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Overgloves

17. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
General tips on sealant materials
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Cusp

18. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
How to rinse etchant
Causes of failure of sealant retention
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Wile using curing light

19. Poor retention
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Overgloves
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Most common problem with sealants when first used

20. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
when sealant materials were first used
Overgloves
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

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

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22. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Pit
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

23. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
When pellicle formation occurs
Wharton's duct
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

24. Isolate the tooth
Overgloves
Before etching
Foods that most likely cause caries
Vestibule

25. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
where sealant placement is placed
used to disinfect surface areas
Vestibule
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

26. Carbohydrates
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

27. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Caries is a result of...
major salivary glands
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

28. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
major salivary glands
Before etching
How to rinse etchant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

29. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

30. To make them easier to see
Pit
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Caries is a result of...

31. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
fluoride
No method is totally effective in

32. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Use the explorer to...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The Stensen's duct is located where

33. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
whe overgloves are discarded
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Causes of failure of sealant retention

34. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Methods of isolation
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

35. 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
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Vestibule
When pellicle formation occurs

36. Fractures
used to disinfect surface areas
When pellicle formation occurs
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Most sealant failures result in

37. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
A dampened cotton roll is used for
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Age when first primary tooth comes in

38. 6 to 7 years
Pit
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Use the explorer to...

39. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Methods of isolation
leading causes of plaque and caries development
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Wharton's duct

40. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
General tips on sealant materials
Wharton's duct
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When pellicle formation occurs

41. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Use the explorer to...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Caries is a result of...
major salivary glands

42. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
General tips on sealant materials
No method is totally effective in
Caries is a result of...
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

43. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
fluoride
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

44. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Use the explorer to...
How light cure tip is positioned
leading causes of plaque and caries development
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

45. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Caries is a result of...

46. 6 to 10 months
leading causes of plaque and caries development
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Wile using curing light
Age when first primary tooth comes in

47. 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.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when first primary tooth comes in
In case of accidental contact with etching
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

48. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
No method is totally effective in
whe overgloves are discarded
Photo/light cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed

49. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

50. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Photo/light cured sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...