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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Biocide disinfectant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Overgloves
A dampened cotton roll is used for
used to disinfect surface areas

2. 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.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
In case of accidental contact with etching

3. Poor retention
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Most common problem with sealants when first used
No method is totally effective in
Photo/light cured sealants

4. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
When pellicle formation occurs
Pit
Filled sealants

5. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
fluoride
Use the explorer to...

6. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
when sealant materials were first used
No method is totally effective in

7. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

8. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
No method is totally effective in
Pit
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

9. Remineralize
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Pit
How light cure tip is positioned
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

10. Stop
Methods of isolation
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Caries is a result of...

11. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
major salivary glands

12. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Caries is a result of...
When pellicle formation occurs
Foods that most likely cause caries

13. To make them easier to see
Foods that most likely cause caries
In case of accidental contact with etching
whe overgloves are discarded
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

14. 3 months
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Before etching

15. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Foods that most likely cause caries

16. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
major salivary glands
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
The Stensen's duct is located where

17. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Foods that most likely cause caries
Fissure

18. 30 seconds per tooth
when sealant materials were first used
whe overgloves are discarded
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Wharton's duct

19. High speed handpiece
Ideally where sealants are placed
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Wile using curing light

20. Fractures
Fissure
Most sealant failures result in
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

21. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Most sealant failures result in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Photo/light cured sealants

22. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Ideally where sealants are placed
used to disinfect surface areas

23. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
In case of accidental contact with etching
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Overgloves

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

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25. Carbohydrates
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Fissure

26. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
used to disinfect surface areas
leading causes of plaque and caries development
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

27. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Age when first primary tooth comes in
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Filled sealants

28. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Methods of isolation
How to rinse etchant
Age when permanent first molar comes in

29. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
fluoride
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Cusp
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

30. Small hole or depression in enamel
No method is totally effective in
fluoride
whe overgloves are discarded
Pit

31. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
whe overgloves are discarded

32. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
When pellicle formation occurs
Wile using curing light
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

33. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
Overgloves
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

34. Chalky - dull - frosty
Caries is a result of...
Wile using curing light
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
A dampened cotton roll is used for

35. Removing the inhibition layer
when sealant materials were first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for
fluoride
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

36. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
General tips on sealant materials
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Cusp

37. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries
Use the explorer to...
Vestibule

38. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Vestibule
fluoride
Pit
Wile using curing light

39. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
How light cure tip is positioned
Wile using curing light
fluoride
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

40. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
General tips on sealant materials

41. 6 to 10 months
Cusp
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

42. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Ideally where sealants are placed
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Methods of isolation

43. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Most common problem with sealants when first used
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

44. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most sealant failures result in

45. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Caries is a result of...
used to disinfect surface areas
Causes of failure of sealant retention

46. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Overgloves
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

47. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

48. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Wharton's duct
How light cure tip is positioned
If sealant makes contact with the glove
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

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

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50. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How to rinse etchant