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Dental Sealants

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1. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






4. Fractures






5. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






6. After a single use






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






8. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






9. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






10. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






11. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






12. Determined by the dentist






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






14. 6 to 7 years






15. Removing the inhibition layer






16. Remineralize






17. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






23. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






24. To make them easier to see






25. Poor retention






26. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






27. Carbohydrates






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






29. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






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

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






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






34. 6 to 10 months






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






36. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






37. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






38. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






39. 30 seconds per tooth






40. 3 months






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






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






48. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






49. Chalky - dull - frosty






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