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Dental Sealants

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1. Biocide disinfectant






2. Isolate the tooth






3. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






4. 15-20 seconds






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






6. Lobe






7. Carbohydrates






8. 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.






9. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






10. Removing the inhibition layer






11. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






12. 6 to 7 years






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






14. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






16. To make them easier to see






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






18. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






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






21. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






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






24. After a single use






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






26. Remineralize






27. Chalky - dull - frosty






28. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






29. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






31. 30 seconds per tooth






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






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






34. 6 to 10 months






35. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






36. High speed handpiece






37. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






38. Fractures






39. Poor retention






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






41. Stop






42. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






43. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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

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






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






47. 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.






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






49. 1960






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