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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
How light cure tip is positioned

2. Chalky - dull - frosty
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Use the explorer to...

3. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Methods of isolation

4. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Vestibule
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

5. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Cusp
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Most common problem with sealants when first used

6. 15-20 seconds
Vestibule
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Filled sealants
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

7. To make them easier to see
Photo/light cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

8. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Wile using curing light
How light cure tip is positioned
Pit

9. 30 seconds per tooth
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
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

10. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
In case of accidental contact with etching
Vestibule
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

11. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Caries is a result of...
How to rinse etchant

12. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Fissure
Age when first primary tooth comes in

13. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
whe overgloves are discarded
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
fluoride

14. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
How light cure tip is positioned
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Overgloves
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

15. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
used to disinfect surface areas
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Use the explorer to...
Filled sealants

16. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Caries is a result of...
Most sealant failures result in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
How light cure tip is positioned

17. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
when sealant materials were first used
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

18. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Use the explorer to...
Foods that most likely cause caries
Causes of failure of sealant retention

19. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Most common problem with sealants when first used

20. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Causes of failure of sealant retention
major salivary glands

21. Isolate the tooth
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Cusp
Before etching
If sealant makes contact with the glove

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

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23. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
major salivary glands
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Vestibule

24. 6 to 7 years
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Wharton's duct

25. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
when sealant materials were first used

26. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for
major salivary glands
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

27. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
When pellicle formation occurs
Photo/light cured sealants
major salivary glands
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

28. Stop
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How to rinse etchant
Wile using curing light

29. Small hole or depression in enamel
Ideally where sealants are placed
Pit
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

30. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Photo/light cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
How light cure tip is positioned

31. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
The Stensen's duct is located where
Pit
whe overgloves are discarded
If sealant makes contact with the glove

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

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33. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Vestibule
When pellicle formation occurs
leading causes of plaque and caries development

34. 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.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Supervision for RDA is...
In case of accidental contact with etching

35. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
fluoride
whe overgloves are discarded
Fissure

36. Removing the inhibition layer
Caries is a result of...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
A dampened cotton roll is used for
If sealant makes contact with the glove

37. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
In case of accidental contact with etching
fluoride
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

38. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Photo/light cured sealants

39. Lobe
Foods that most likely cause caries
fluoride
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Causes of failure of sealant retention

40. Fractures
Methods of isolation
Most sealant failures result in
Foods that most likely cause caries
where sealant placement is placed

41. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Supervision for RDA is...
Methods of isolation
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

42. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
When pellicle formation occurs
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

43. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How light cure tip is positioned
Filled sealants

44. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
where sealant placement is placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

45. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most sealant failures result in
Supervision for RDA is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

46. 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.
Most sealant failures result in
fluoride
In case of accidental contact with etching
The Stensen's duct is located where

47. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Wile using curing light
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
major salivary glands

48. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Cusp
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

49. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Overgloves
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Wharton's duct

50. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Vestibule
Wile using curing light
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed