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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Most sealant failures result in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Filled sealants
Wharton's duct

2. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Foods that most likely cause caries
when sealant materials were first used

3. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
How to rinse etchant
In case of accidental contact with etching
Photo/light cured sealants

4. Poor retention
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Wile using curing light
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used

5. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Fissure
fluoride
when sealant materials were first used
Methods of isolation

6. 3 months
Foods that most likely cause caries
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
used to disinfect surface areas
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

7. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
whe overgloves are discarded
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Foods that most likely cause caries
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

8. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

9. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Methods of isolation

10. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Filled sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
fluoride

11. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
How light cure tip is positioned
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Caries is a result of...

12. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
whe overgloves are discarded
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Cusp

13. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

14. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
major salivary glands
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

15. 1960
where sealant placement is placed
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

16. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
If sealant makes contact with the glove

17. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Cusp
No method is totally effective in
Photo/light cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs

18. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
used to disinfect surface areas
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Use the explorer to...

19. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
major salivary glands
When pellicle formation occurs
Overgloves

20. Carbohydrates
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
whe overgloves are discarded

21. Chalky - dull - frosty
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most sealant failures result in

22. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Cusp
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

23. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Cusp
Fissure
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for

24. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Filled sealants

25. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Age when first primary tooth comes in

26. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Wile using curing light
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

27. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Overgloves
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

28. Small hole or depression in enamel
Use the explorer to...
Pit
Cusp
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

29. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Caries is a result of...
Ideally where sealants are placed

30. After a single use
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
whe overgloves are discarded
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Most sealant failures result in

31. 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.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Foods that most likely cause caries
Overgloves
Cusp

32. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
major salivary glands
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most sealant failures result in

33. Stop
Supervision for RDA is...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

34. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Overgloves

35. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
used to disinfect surface areas
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

36. Removing the inhibition layer
where sealant placement is placed
How to rinse etchant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Most sealant failures result in

37. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
used to disinfect surface areas
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
If sealant makes contact with the glove

38. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Age when first primary tooth comes in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

39. 15-20 seconds
Photo/light cured sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Supervision for RDA is...
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

40. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Ideally where sealants are placed
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

41. Lobe
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Overgloves
Age when first primary tooth comes in

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

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43. Biocide disinfectant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
used to disinfect surface areas
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

44. Determined by the dentist
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
When pellicle formation occurs
Supervision for RDA is...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

45. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

46. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wharton's duct
The Stensen's duct is located where
Wile using curing light
A dampened cotton roll is used for

47. Fractures
If sealant makes contact with the glove
whe overgloves are discarded
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Most sealant failures result in

48. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Methods of isolation
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

49. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
General tips on sealant materials
Foods that most likely cause caries
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

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

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