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Dental Sealants

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1. Carbohydrates






2. 1-2 mm from the tooth






3. Lobe






4. 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.






5. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






7. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






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

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11. High speed handpiece






12. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






14. Fractures






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






21. Stop






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






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






24. 6 to 7 years






25. Determined by the dentist






26. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






27. 1960






28. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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

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






31. Remineralize






32. Small hole or depression in enamel






33. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






34. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






35. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






36. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






37. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






38. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






39. 3 months






40. Chalky - dull - frosty






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






42. 15-20 seconds






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






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






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






46. Isolate the tooth






47. 6 to 10 months






48. After a single use






49. To make them easier to see






50. Removing the inhibition layer