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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Vestibule
Wile using curing light
General tips on sealant materials
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

2. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If sealant makes contact with the glove

3. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Supervision for RDA is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Overgloves

4. Carbohydrates
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
General tips on sealant materials
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

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

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6. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

7. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Most sealant failures result in
General tips on sealant materials
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

8. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most sealant failures result in
No method is totally effective in

9. Poor retention
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Overgloves

10. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
General tips on sealant materials
Vestibule
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Use the explorer to...

11. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Foods that most likely cause caries
How light cure tip is positioned
In case of accidental contact with etching

12. 15-20 seconds
No method is totally effective in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

13. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Filled sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries
major salivary glands

14. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
No method is totally effective in
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most sealant failures result in

15. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials

16. 1960
used to disinfect surface areas
Age when first primary tooth comes in
when sealant materials were first used
General tips on sealant materials

17. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Ideally where sealants are placed
Supervision for RDA is...
When pellicle formation occurs

18. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Age when permanent first molar comes in
How light cure tip is positioned
In case of accidental contact with etching
Use the explorer to...

19. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Age when first primary tooth comes in

20. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
used to disinfect surface areas

21. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
when sealant materials were first used
Vestibule
Methods of isolation

22. Stop
In case of accidental contact with etching
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

23. 6 to 10 months
General tips on sealant materials
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Vestibule
Age when first primary tooth comes in

24. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Ideally where sealants are placed
No method is totally effective in

25. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Vestibule
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

26. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
when sealant materials were first used
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Caries is a result of...

27. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
fluoride
Caries is a result of...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

28. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
The Stensen's duct is located where
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
In case of accidental contact with etching

29. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
How light cure tip is positioned
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Use the explorer to...

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
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Overgloves
Foods that most likely cause caries

31. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Pit
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

32. 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.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
No method is totally effective in
Methods of isolation

33. 3 months
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Overgloves
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Cusp

34. Fractures
Photo/light cured sealants
Most sealant failures result in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Ideally where sealants are placed

35. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Age when first primary tooth comes in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Vestibule
Wile using curing light

36. 6 to 7 years
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Fissure
General tips on sealant materials
Age when permanent first molar comes in

37. Small hole or depression in enamel
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Pit
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most common problem with sealants when first used

38. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Photo/light cured sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Ideally where sealants are placed
Use the explorer to...

39. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
General tips on sealant materials
In case of accidental contact with etching

40. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Wharton's duct
when sealant materials were first used
Methods of isolation
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

41. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Overgloves
where sealant placement is placed
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Causes of failure of sealant retention

42. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
General tips on sealant materials
When pellicle formation occurs

43. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
How to rinse etchant
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
How light cure tip is positioned

44. 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
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

45. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
How to rinse etchant
major salivary glands
Use the explorer to...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

46. Determined by the dentist
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Overgloves
Supervision for RDA is...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

47. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Age when permanent first molar comes in
major salivary glands

48. Biocide disinfectant
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
used to disinfect surface areas
Use the explorer to...

49. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Pit
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

50. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Foods that most likely cause caries
General tips on sealant materials
Fissure
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every