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Dental Sealants

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






2. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






4. Carbohydrates and bacteria






5. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






6. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






8. 3 months






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






10. Small hole or depression in enamel






11. High speed handpiece






12. Lobe






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

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






15. Removing the inhibition layer






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






17. 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.






18. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






20. 30 seconds per tooth






21. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






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






24. 6 to 7 years






25. 15-20 seconds






26. Biocide disinfectant






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






28. Stop






29. Fractures






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

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






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






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






34. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






35. 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.






36. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






37. Poor retention






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






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






40. 6 to 10 months






41. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






43. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






44. Determined by the dentist






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






46. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






47. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






49. To make them easier to see






50. Chalky - dull - frosty