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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 1-2 mm from the tooth
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When pellicle formation occurs
How light cure tip is positioned

2. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
No method is totally effective in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

3. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in
If sealant makes contact with the glove
When pellicle formation occurs

4. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Foods that most likely cause caries
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Supervision for RDA is...

5. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Overgloves
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

6. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
The Stensen's duct is located where

7. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
where sealant placement is placed
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

8. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
leading causes of plaque and caries development
A dampened cotton roll is used for

9. Lobe
used to disinfect surface areas
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

10. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
whe overgloves are discarded
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Photo/light cured sealants

11. 1960
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
when sealant materials were first used
Fissure

12. Biocide disinfectant
Vestibule
Foods that most likely cause caries
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

13. 3 months
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Foods that most likely cause caries
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

14. Isolate the tooth
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in

15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Before etching
when sealant materials were first used
fluoride

16. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Photo/light cured sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Vestibule
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

17. To make them easier to see
Methods of isolation
Wharton's duct
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

18. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Caries is a result of...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

19. Chalky - dull - frosty
fluoride
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
when sealant materials were first used

20. Poor retention
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
whe overgloves are discarded
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

21. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
major salivary glands
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Wile using curing light
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

22. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

23. High speed handpiece
Before etching
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Photo/light cured sealants

24. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Filled sealants
General tips on sealant materials
Photo/light cured sealants

25. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
whe overgloves are discarded
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

26. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
fluoride
where sealant placement is placed
Most sealant failures result in
Caries is a result of...

27. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
when sealant materials were first used
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Causes of failure of sealant retention
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

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

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29. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Foods that most likely cause caries
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Caries is a result of...
No method is totally effective in

30. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most sealant failures result in
General tips on sealant materials
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

31. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
How to rinse etchant
Vestibule

32. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Vestibule
General tips on sealant materials
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

33. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Vestibule
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Caries is a result of...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

34. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
fluoride
Wile using curing light

35. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
In case of accidental contact with etching
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

36. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
How light cure tip is positioned
Filled sealants
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Foods that most likely cause caries

37. Determined by the dentist
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Supervision for RDA is...
Photo/light cured sealants

38. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
General tips on sealant materials

39. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Overgloves
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for

40. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Cusp
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Methods of isolation

41. Small hole or depression in enamel
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Fissure
Pit
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

42. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
No method is totally effective in
Cusp

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

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44. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
Filled sealants
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

45. 30 seconds per tooth
Wharton's duct
Vestibule
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Use the explorer to...

46. 6 to 7 years
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
No method is totally effective in

47. Remineralize
How light cure tip is positioned
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
major salivary glands
Overgloves

48. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
where sealant placement is placed
when sealant materials were first used
Fissure

49. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Methods of isolation
Ideally where sealants are placed
Filled sealants

50. Stop
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Supervision for RDA is...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated