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Dental Sealants

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






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






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






4. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






6. High speed handpiece






7. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






8. Biocide disinfectant






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






10. Stop






11. 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.






12. 1960






13. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






17. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






18. 30 seconds per tooth






19. 15-20 seconds






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






21. Isolate the tooth






22. Chalky - dull - frosty






23. 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.






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






25. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






27. 1-2 mm from the tooth






28. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






29. Lobe






30. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






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






33. Remineralize






34. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






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






37. Poor retention






38. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






40. Carbohydrates and bacteria






41. Removing the inhibition layer






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






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






44. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






46. To make them easier to see






47. Carbohydrates






48. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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

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