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Dental Sealants

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1. 30 seconds per tooth






2. Small hole or depression in enamel






3. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. Biocide disinfectant






9. Remineralize






10. Chalky - dull - frosty






11. After a single use






12. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






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






15. Lobe






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

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17. 15-20 seconds






18. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






20. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






21. 1960






22. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






23. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






25. 6 to 7 years






26. Removing the inhibition layer






27. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






29. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






30. To make them easier to see






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






32. Poor retention






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






34. 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.






35. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






37. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






39. 3 months






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

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






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






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






44. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






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






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






47. Stop






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






49. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






50. Carbohydrates