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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
leading causes of plaque and caries development
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

2. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
How light cure tip is positioned
Causes of failure of sealant retention

3. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Vestibule
where sealant placement is placed
The Stensen's duct is located where
Filled sealants

4. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Methods of isolation
No method is totally effective in

5. 1960
Causes of failure of sealant retention
when sealant materials were first used
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
In case of accidental contact with etching

6. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Methods of isolation

7. 6 to 7 years
Wile using curing light
The Stensen's duct is located where
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Age when permanent first molar comes in

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.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Overgloves

9. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Vestibule
major salivary glands
where sealant placement is placed
Causes of failure of sealant retention

10. 6 to 10 months
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in
fluoride

11. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
major salivary glands
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
when sealant materials were first used

12. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
fluoride
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
The Stensen's duct is located where
When pellicle formation occurs

13. After a single use
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
whe overgloves are discarded
Ideally where sealants are placed
major salivary glands

14. 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
How light cure tip is positioned
major salivary glands
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

15. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Foods that most likely cause caries
fluoride

16. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Before etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most sealant failures result in

17. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Vestibule
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Pit
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

18. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Foods that most likely cause caries
Cusp
The Stensen's duct is located where
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

19. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Before etching
Overgloves
How light cure tip is positioned

20. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Wharton's duct

21. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
when sealant materials were first used
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Supervision for RDA is...

22. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Wile using curing light
Filled sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

23. 3 months
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Pit
major salivary glands

24. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Supervision for RDA is...
Foods that most likely cause caries

25. Poor retention
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Most common problem with sealants when first used

26. Stop
When pellicle formation occurs
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

27. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
A dampened cotton roll is used for
No method is totally effective in
used to disinfect surface areas

28. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
How to rinse etchant
Cusp
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

29. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
Cusp
Most sealant failures result in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

30. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
How to rinse etchant
Foods that most likely cause caries
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

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

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32. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Pit
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

33. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Filled sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

34. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Methods of isolation

35. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How to rinse etchant
when sealant materials were first used

36. Fractures
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Most sealant failures result in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
leading causes of plaque and caries development

37. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Wharton's duct
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

38. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Foods that most likely cause caries
Caries is a result of...
Before etching

39. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
Most common problem with sealants when first used
How light cure tip is positioned
Age when permanent first molar comes in

40. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Overgloves
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
whe overgloves are discarded
Use the explorer to...

41. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

42. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Most sealant failures result in
Vestibule
whe overgloves are discarded
fluoride

43. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
General tips on sealant materials
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Supervision for RDA is...
Vestibule

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

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45. Isolate the tooth
Most sealant failures result in
Before etching
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

46. Small hole or depression in enamel
Most common problem with sealants when first used
leading causes of plaque and caries development
used to disinfect surface areas
Pit

47. Biocide disinfectant
used to disinfect surface areas
Wharton's duct
How light cure tip is positioned
major salivary glands

48. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Overgloves
Use the explorer to...
General tips on sealant materials
Cusp

49. 1-2 mm from the tooth
whe overgloves are discarded
In case of accidental contact with etching
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
How light cure tip is positioned

50. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Age when first primary tooth comes in