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Dental Sealants

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1. Lobe






2. Stop






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






4. Small hole or depression in enamel






5. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






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






7. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.






8. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






9. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.






10. 15-20 seconds






11. To make them easier to see






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






13. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






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






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






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

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






18. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






19. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






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






22. High speed handpiece






23. 30 seconds per tooth






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






25. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together






26. Remineralize






27. After a single use






28. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






29. Carbohydrates






30. 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.






31. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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

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33. Poor retention






34. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






35. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






37. 1-2 mm from the tooth






38. 3 months






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






40. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






42. 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.






43. 1960






44. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






46. Removing the inhibition layer






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






48. 6 to 10 months






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






50. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.