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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
whe overgloves are discarded
In case of accidental contact with etching
Before etching
Caries is a result of...

2. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Caries is a result of...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

3. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
In case of accidental contact with etching
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Wile using curing light

4. Stop
Before etching
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
A dampened cotton roll is used for
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

5. 30 seconds per tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
Causes of failure of sealant retention
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

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

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7. Fractures
No method is totally effective in
In case of accidental contact with etching
Most sealant failures result in
Supervision for RDA is...

8. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Cusp
Causes of failure of sealant retention
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Fissure

9. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
How light cure tip is positioned
Cusp
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

10. High speed handpiece
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Photo/light cured sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
when sealant materials were first used

11. 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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Wile using curing light
Age when permanent first molar comes in

12. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

13. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Overgloves
General tips on sealant materials
Photo/light cured sealants

14. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Overgloves
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

15. Small hole or depression in enamel
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Caries is a result of...
Pit
Cusp

16. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Caries is a result of...
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Wile using curing light

17. Biocide disinfectant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
used to disinfect surface areas
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...

18. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Fissure
major salivary glands
Most common problem with sealants when first used
If sealant makes contact with the glove

19. Poor retention
where sealant placement is placed
Most common problem with sealants when first used
In case of accidental contact with etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

20. 1960
leading causes of plaque and caries development
when sealant materials were first used
When pellicle formation occurs
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

21. 3 months
Vestibule
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

22. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Filled sealants
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

23. Isolate the tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Overgloves
Before etching
leading causes of plaque and caries development

24. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
where sealant placement is placed
How to rinse etchant
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Wile using curing light

25. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Foods that most likely cause caries

26. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
How to rinse etchant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Fissure
Cusp

27. Determined by the dentist
When pellicle formation occurs
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
General tips on sealant materials
Supervision for RDA is...

28. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
When pellicle formation occurs
fluoride
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

29. To make them easier to see
Use the explorer to...
where sealant placement is placed
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

30. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
Fissure
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Caries is a result of...

31. Removing the inhibition layer
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Ideally where sealants are placed

32. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
When pellicle formation occurs
where sealant placement is placed
Pit

33. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Wile using curing light
Photo/light cured sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

34. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Photo/light cured sealants
Pit
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Methods of isolation

35. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
when sealant materials were first used
Ideally where sealants are placed

36. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

37. Chalky - dull - frosty
The Stensen's duct is located where
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Vestibule

38. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Ideally where sealants are placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

39. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
fluoride
Photo/light cured sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

40. Remineralize
Most sealant failures result in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Wharton's duct

41. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How to rinse etchant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most sealant failures result in

42. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

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

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44. Carbohydrates
Foods that most likely cause caries
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
In case of accidental contact with etching
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

45. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Overgloves
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
whe overgloves are discarded
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

46. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Supervision for RDA is...

47. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Wharton's duct
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

48. 6 to 7 years
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

49. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when permanent first molar comes in
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
A dampened cotton roll is used for

50. 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.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed