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Dental Sealants

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1. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






3. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






4. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






5. 6 to 7 years






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






7. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






8. Isolate the tooth






9. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






11. After a single use






12. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






14. High speed handpiece






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






16. 15-20 seconds






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






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

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19. Carbohydrates and bacteria






20. Carbohydrates






21. 30 seconds per tooth






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






23. 1960






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






25. Removing the inhibition layer






26. Fractures






27. Poor retention






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






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






30. Determined by the dentist






31. Chalky - dull - frosty






32. 3 months






33. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






35. Remineralize






36. Biocide disinfectant






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

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






39. 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.






40. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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






42. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






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






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






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






47. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






48. Stop






49. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






50. Reseal only the portion that has been lost