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Dental Sealants
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1. Opposite the maxillary 2 molars on the buccal mucosa.
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2. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
The Stensen's duct is located where
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
3. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Use the explorer to...
4. 1960
whe overgloves are discarded
when sealant materials were first used
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
If sealant makes contact with the glove
5. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
where sealant placement is placed
General tips on sealant materials
Photo/light cured sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed
6. 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.
Use the explorer to...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
7. Fractures
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Foods that most likely cause caries
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Most sealant failures result in
8. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
fluoride
where sealant placement is placed
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
9. Remineralize
Use the explorer to...
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Supervision for RDA is...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
10. Isolate the tooth
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Before etching
Photo/light cured sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
11. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
No method is totally effective in
If sealant makes contact with the glove
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
12. High speed handpiece
Overgloves
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Filled sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
13. Small hole or depression in enamel
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Use the explorer to...
Pit
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
14. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Cusp
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Wharton's duct
15. Biocide disinfectant
Use the explorer to...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
used to disinfect surface areas
16. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Age when permanent first molar comes in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Age when first primary tooth comes in
17. Determined by the dentist
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Use the explorer to...
Supervision for RDA is...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
18. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
whe overgloves are discarded
Wharton's duct
major salivary glands
19. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Overgloves
Age when first primary tooth comes in
General tips on sealant materials
20. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
fluoride
Methods of isolation
leading causes of plaque and caries development
21. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Photo/light cured sealants
Fissure
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
22. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
How to rinse etchant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Methods of isolation
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
23. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Supervision for RDA is...
Before etching
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
24. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
leading causes of plaque and caries development
major salivary glands
25. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Caries is a result of...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
26. 15-20 seconds
Fissure
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Filled sealants
Cusp
27. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Before etching
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
28. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Before etching
How to rinse etchant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
29. Chalky - dull - frosty
Pit
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
whe overgloves are discarded
30. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Age when first primary tooth comes in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
31. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Before etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
32. 1-2 mm from the tooth
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How light cure tip is positioned
Causes of failure of sealant retention
In case of accidental contact with etching
33. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Fissure
34. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Methods of isolation
35. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Pit
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
A dampened cotton roll is used for
36. 30 seconds per tooth
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wharton's duct
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
37. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Foods that most likely cause caries
How to rinse etchant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Wile using curing light
38. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Photo/light cured sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Foods that most likely cause caries
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
39. 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.
Use the explorer to...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Most common problem with sealants when first used
40. After a single use
Caries is a result of...
Ideally where sealants are placed
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
whe overgloves are discarded
41. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Most sealant failures result in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Filled sealants
42. Poor retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Supervision for RDA is...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
43. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Fissure
Cusp
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
44. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Caries is a result of...
Photo/light cured sealants
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
45. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Wharton's duct
Causes of failure of sealant retention
46. Carbohydrates
Fissure
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
47. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Pit
Use the explorer to...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
48. 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
Wile using curing light
Use the explorer to...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
49. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
No method is totally effective in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Supervision for RDA is...
whe overgloves are discarded
50. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Fissure
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
where sealant placement is placed
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant