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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
When pellicle formation occurs
Filled sealants

2. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
where sealant placement is placed
fluoride
How to rinse etchant
Methods of isolation

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

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4. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
In case of accidental contact with etching
Wharton's duct
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

5. High speed handpiece
whe overgloves are discarded
Ideally where sealants are placed
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

6. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
No method is totally effective in
When pellicle formation occurs
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

7. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
fluoride
used to disinfect surface areas

8. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
where sealant placement is placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
fluoride

9. Small hole or depression in enamel
major salivary glands
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Pit
Wile using curing light

10. 1960
Methods of isolation
when sealant materials were first used
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Photo/light cured sealants

11. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Supervision for RDA is...
Before etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

12. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Fissure
Wharton's duct

13. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Cusp
A dampened cotton roll is used for

14. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
General tips on sealant materials
The Stensen's duct is located where
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

15. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Age when permanent first molar comes in
when sealant materials were first used
Use the explorer to...

16. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Supervision for RDA is...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Overgloves
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

17. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
fluoride
Filled sealants

18. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Overgloves
Supervision for RDA is...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

19. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
How to rinse etchant
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Ideally where sealants are placed

20. To make them easier to see
No method is totally effective in
In case of accidental contact with etching
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

21. Biocide disinfectant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
used to disinfect surface areas
Wharton's duct
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

22. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

23. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

24. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Pit
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials
How to rinse etchant

25. After a single use
How light cure tip is positioned
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
General tips on sealant materials
whe overgloves are discarded

26. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most sealant failures result in

27. Lobe
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Use the explorer to...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

28. Chalky - dull - frosty
whe overgloves are discarded
Before etching
where sealant placement is placed
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

29. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Wile using curing light
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

30. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wile using curing light
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

31. Poor retention
Caries is a result of...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most common problem with sealants when first used
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

32. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Age when first primary tooth comes in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If sealant makes contact with the glove

33. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
The Stensen's duct is located where
major salivary glands
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

34. 6 to 7 years
Vestibule
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Foods that most likely cause caries

35. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
No method is totally effective in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
How to rinse etchant
leading causes of plaque and caries development

36. 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.
Wile using curing light
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
In case of accidental contact with etching
Before etching

37. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Fissure
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Most common problem with sealants when first used
whe overgloves are discarded

38. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Vestibule
Causes of failure of sealant retention
No method is totally effective in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

39. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
Use the explorer to...
Pit
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

40. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
In case of accidental contact with etching
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

41. 6 to 10 months
Fissure
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
How to rinse etchant

42. Removing the inhibition layer
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Pit
A dampened cotton roll is used for
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

43. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
General tips on sealant materials
fluoride
Methods of isolation

44. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Vestibule
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

45. Carbohydrates
Cusp
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Photo/light cured sealants
How light cure tip is positioned

46. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
A dampened cotton roll is used for

47. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Before etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Use the explorer to...

48. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
where sealant placement is placed
Causes of failure of sealant retention

49. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Pit
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
when sealant materials were first used

50. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
fluoride
How light cure tip is positioned
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Filled sealants