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Dental Sealants
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health-sciences
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dentistry
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Fractures
A dampened cotton roll is used for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Most sealant failures result in
Overgloves
2. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Fissure
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
3. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
In case of accidental contact with etching
Photo/light cured sealants
If sealant makes contact with the glove
4. Poor retention
Methods of isolation
Cusp
Before etching
Most common problem with sealants when first used
5. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
The Stensen's duct is located where
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
when sealant materials were first used
6. Stop
When pellicle formation occurs
when sealant materials were first used
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
7. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
How to rinse etchant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
8. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
9. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The Stensen's duct is located where
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Overgloves
10. Opposite the maxillary 2 molars on the buccal mucosa.
11. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
when sealant materials were first used
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
12. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Supervision for RDA is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Filled sealants
13. 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.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
In case of accidental contact with etching
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Cusp
14. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Wile using curing light
15. Determined by the dentist
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Supervision for RDA is...
When pellicle formation occurs
16. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Vestibule
When pellicle formation occurs
Cusp
17. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
The Stensen's duct is located where
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
18. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Ideally where sealants are placed
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed
Wharton's duct
19. Lobe
where sealant placement is placed
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
No method is totally effective in
20. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Fissure
major salivary glands
21. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
whe overgloves are discarded
Most sealant failures result in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
22. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
used to disinfect surface areas
Pit
23. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
When pellicle formation occurs
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
24. Isolate the tooth
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
major salivary glands
Before etching
used to disinfect surface areas
25. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
General tips on sealant materials
Ideally where sealants are placed
26. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
when sealant materials were first used
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
27. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Fissure
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
28. To make them easier to see
Supervision for RDA is...
Overgloves
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
How to rinse etchant
29. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Fissure
leading causes of plaque and caries development
30. 6 to 7 years
leading causes of plaque and caries development
In case of accidental contact with etching
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Age when permanent first molar comes in
31. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
General tips on sealant materials
Fissure
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
32. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
General tips on sealant materials
The Stensen's duct is located where
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
33. Biocide disinfectant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
used to disinfect surface areas
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
34. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Filled sealants
whe overgloves are discarded
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
35. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Photo/light cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
Use the explorer to...
36. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Wile using curing light
37. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Age when permanent first molar comes in
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Foods that most likely cause caries
38. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
If sealant makes contact with the glove
No method is totally effective in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
39. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
fluoride
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Filled sealants
40. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Wharton's duct
Age when permanent first molar comes in
41. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Methods of isolation
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
42. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
When pellicle formation occurs
How to rinse etchant
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
major salivary glands
43. Small hole or depression in enamel
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Pit
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
44. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Overgloves
Fissure
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
45. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Caries is a result of...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Most sealant failures result in
46. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most sealant failures result in
Methods of isolation
General tips on sealant materials
47. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Caries is a result of...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
If sealant makes contact with the glove
How light cure tip is positioned
48. After a single use
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Most common problem with sealants when first used
whe overgloves are discarded
Wile using curing light
49. Removing the inhibition layer
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Before etching
50. Releases saliva into the oral cavity through the floor of the mouth