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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Biocide disinfectant
used to disinfect surface areas
Overgloves
Photo/light cured sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

2. Isolate the tooth
Use the explorer to...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
How light cure tip is positioned
Before etching

3. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
when sealant materials were first used
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

4. 15-20 seconds
Photo/light cured sealants
when sealant materials were first used
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

5. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Use the explorer to...
Methods of isolation
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

6. Lobe
whe overgloves are discarded
Wharton's duct
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Photo/light cured sealants

7. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Use the explorer to...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

8. 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
How to rinse etchant
The Stensen's duct is located where
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

9. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Fissure
Foods that most likely cause caries
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

10. Removing the inhibition layer
where sealant placement is placed
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Overgloves
A dampened cotton roll is used for

11. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Pit
Wharton's duct
Vestibule
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

12. 6 to 7 years
In case of accidental contact with etching
used to disinfect surface areas
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when permanent first molar comes in

13. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
where sealant placement is placed
Methods of isolation
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

14. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Most sealant failures result in
How light cure tip is positioned

15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Most sealant failures result in
Supervision for RDA is...
Fissure

16. To make them easier to see
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
No method is totally effective in

17. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when first primary tooth comes in

18. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Pit
No method is totally effective in
Use the explorer to...
The Stensen's duct is located where

19. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
When pellicle formation occurs
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Filled sealants

20. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Fissure
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs

21. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Wile using curing light
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

22. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
How to rinse etchant
General tips on sealant materials

23. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
when sealant materials were first used
Most sealant failures result in
Ideally where sealants are placed
When pellicle formation occurs

24. After a single use
when sealant materials were first used
where sealant placement is placed
Most common problem with sealants when first used
whe overgloves are discarded

25. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Foods that most likely cause caries
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

26. Remineralize
Cusp
In case of accidental contact with etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
when sealant materials were first used

27. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

28. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
major salivary glands
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

29. Small hole or depression in enamel
Before etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
General tips on sealant materials
Pit

30. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
General tips on sealant materials
Overgloves
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

31. 30 seconds per tooth
Methods of isolation
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
In case of accidental contact with etching
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

32. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Fissure
Ideally where sealants are placed
Pit

33. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Before etching
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

34. 6 to 10 months
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Cusp
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in

35. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Overgloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

36. High speed handpiece
Caries is a result of...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When pellicle formation occurs
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

37. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Pit
major salivary glands
Photo/light cured sealants

38. Fractures
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most sealant failures result in
Cusp

39. Poor retention
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most common problem with sealants when first used
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Wharton's duct

40. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most sealant failures result in
Cusp
How to rinse etchant

41. Stop
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Age when permanent first molar comes in

42. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Causes of failure of sealant retention
The Stensen's duct is located where

43. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
How light cure tip is positioned

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

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45. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
Fissure
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

46. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
In case of accidental contact with etching
When pellicle formation occurs
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

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.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
Cusp

48. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Ideally where sealants are placed
Vestibule
Wile using curing light
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

49. 1960
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
whe overgloves are discarded
when sealant materials were first used
Overgloves

50. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Cusp
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
The Stensen's duct is located where