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Dental Sealants

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1. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






2. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






3. Biocide disinfectant






4. Remineralize






5. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






6. 6 to 7 years






7. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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

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9. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






10. Lobe






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






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






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






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






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






16. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






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






19. 1-2 mm from the tooth






20. Fractures






21. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






23. Stop






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






25. 1960






26. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.






27. Removing the inhibition layer






28. 30 seconds per tooth






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






30. 3 months






31. 15-20 seconds






32. After a single use






33. Determined by the dentist






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






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






36. High speed handpiece






37. To make them easier to see






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

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39. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






40. Small hole or depression in enamel






41. 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.






42. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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






44. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.






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






46. 6 to 10 months






47. 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.






48. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






50. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.