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Dental Sealants

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

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






3. 6 to 10 months






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






5. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






6. After a single use






7. Stop






8. Remineralize






9. Isolate the tooth






10. 6 to 7 years






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






12. 15-20 seconds






13. High speed handpiece






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

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15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






17. 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.






18. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






20. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






21. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






22. Biocide disinfectant






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






24. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






25. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






26. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






28. Removing the inhibition layer






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






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






31. Carbohydrates and bacteria






32. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






34. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






35. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






37. To make them easier to see






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






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






40. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






42. Determined by the dentist






43. Fractures






44. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






45. 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.






46. Lobe






47. 3 months






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






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






50. Chalky - dull - frosty