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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
where sealant placement is placed
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Supervision for RDA is...

2. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Caries is a result of...
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Most sealant failures result in

3. Biocide disinfectant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
leading causes of plaque and caries development
used to disinfect surface areas

4. Remineralize
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
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

5. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
How light cure tip is positioned
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Vestibule

6. 6 to 7 years
Foods that most likely cause caries
where sealant placement is placed
Most sealant failures result in
Age when permanent first molar comes in

7. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Ideally where sealants are placed
Photo/light cured sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
General tips on sealant materials

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

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9. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When pellicle formation occurs
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Overgloves

10. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Before etching
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

11. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

12. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

13. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Methods of isolation
whe overgloves are discarded
fluoride

14. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Filled sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
major salivary glands

15. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Fissure
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

16. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Vestibule
Causes of failure of sealant retention
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Cusp

17. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
where sealant placement is placed
Overgloves
Wharton's duct
Caries is a result of...

18. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
The Stensen's duct is located where
leading causes of plaque and caries development
No method is totally effective in
Wile using curing light

19. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Age when first primary tooth comes in
In case of accidental contact with etching
How light cure tip is positioned
General tips on sealant materials

20. Fractures
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Most sealant failures result in
Photo/light cured sealants
Methods of isolation

21. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

22. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Causes of failure of sealant retention
whe overgloves are discarded

23. Stop
Methods of isolation
Wharton's duct
Causes of failure of sealant retention
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

24. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Cusp
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Use the explorer to...

25. 1960
How to rinse etchant
How light cure tip is positioned
When pellicle formation occurs
when sealant materials were first used

26. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When pellicle formation occurs
If sealant makes contact with the glove
fluoride

27. Removing the inhibition layer
Photo/light cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
General tips on sealant materials
Foods that most likely cause caries

28. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
when sealant materials were first used
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

29. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Cusp
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Wile using curing light

30. 3 months
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

31. 15-20 seconds
Ideally where sealants are placed
whe overgloves are discarded
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove

32. After a single use
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Wharton's duct
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
whe overgloves are discarded

33. Determined by the dentist
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Supervision for RDA is...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

34. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Wile using curing light
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
How to rinse etchant

35. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Fissure
When pellicle formation occurs
General tips on sealant materials

36. High speed handpiece
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Supervision for RDA is...
The Stensen's duct is located where
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

37. To make them easier to see
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
How light cure tip is positioned
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

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

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39. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Photo/light cured sealants
major salivary glands
In case of accidental contact with etching

40. Small hole or depression in enamel
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Overgloves
In case of accidental contact with etching
Pit

41. 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
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Supervision for RDA is...
Wharton's duct

42. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Wharton's duct
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most common problem with sealants when first used

43. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Supervision for RDA is...
Pit
Fissure
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

44. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When pellicle formation occurs
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

45. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Pit
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
General tips on sealant materials
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

46. 6 to 10 months
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

47. 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.
whe overgloves are discarded
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Vestibule
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

48. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
when sealant materials were first used
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Wharton's duct
When pellicle formation occurs

49. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Methods of isolation
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

50. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
fluoride
How light cure tip is positioned
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application