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Dental Sealants

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1. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






2. After a single use






3. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.






4. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






5. 6 to 10 months






6. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






7. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.






8. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






9. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.






10. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






11. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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

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13. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






14. Removing the inhibition layer






15. Lobe






16. 1960






17. High speed handpiece






18. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.






19. 3 months






20. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.






21. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.






22. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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

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24. Isolate the tooth






25. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.






26. To make them easier to see






27. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






28. 30 seconds per tooth






29. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






30. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.






31. Stop






32. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.






33. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface






34. Fractures






35. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together






36. Chalky - dull - frosty






37. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.






38. Small hole or depression in enamel






39. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.






40. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






41. Carbohydrates






42. Poor retention






43. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.






44. 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.






45. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






46. 1-2 mm from the tooth






47. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.






48. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.






49. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.






50. 15-20 seconds