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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






3. 6 to 10 months






4. 1960






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






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.






7. Fractures






8. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






9. Remineralize






10. Isolate the tooth






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






12. High speed handpiece






13. Small hole or depression in enamel






14. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






15. Biocide disinfectant






16. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






17. Determined by the dentist






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






19. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






20. 6 to 7 years






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






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






23. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






24. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






26. 15-20 seconds






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






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






29. Chalky - dull - frosty






30. Removing the inhibition layer






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






32. 1-2 mm from the tooth






33. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






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






36. 30 seconds per tooth






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






38. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






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.






40. After a single use






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






42. Poor retention






43. Carbohydrates and bacteria






44. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






46. Carbohydrates






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






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






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






50. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability