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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Caries is a result of...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Age when permanent first molar comes in

2. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
General tips on sealant materials
fluoride
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

3. Stop
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

4. 30 seconds per tooth
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Fissure
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

5. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
Filled sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

6. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Foods that most likely cause caries
No method is totally effective in
In case of accidental contact with etching

7. Small hole or depression in enamel
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Pit

8. 1960
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
when sealant materials were first used

9. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Most sealant failures result in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
where sealant placement is placed
Causes of failure of sealant retention

10. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Pit
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

11. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
How light cure tip is positioned
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...
How to rinse etchant

12. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Most sealant failures result in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

13. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Vestibule
Caries is a result of...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

14. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Filled sealants
Caries is a result of...
The Stensen's duct is located where

15. After a single use
Use the explorer to...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
whe overgloves are discarded

16. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
major salivary glands
Caries is a result of...
Most sealant failures result in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

17. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
The Stensen's duct is located where
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

18. Carbohydrates
Most sealant failures result in
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

19. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Supervision for RDA is...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
If sealant makes contact with the glove

20. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
In case of accidental contact with etching
How light cure tip is positioned
Most sealant failures result in
General tips on sealant materials

21. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
fluoride
Methods of isolation
Filled sealants

22. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

23. 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.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Caries is a result of...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

24. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
Vestibule

25. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Fissure
Photo/light cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

26. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Before etching
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Wharton's duct
A dampened cotton roll is used for

27. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Pit
where sealant placement is placed
Ideally where sealants are placed
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

28. 3 months
The Stensen's duct is located where
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
How light cure tip is positioned

29. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
General tips on sealant materials
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
A dampened cotton roll is used for
When pellicle formation occurs

30. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wile using curing light
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when permanent first molar comes in

31. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Foods that most likely cause caries
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
How light cure tip is positioned
Age when permanent first molar comes in

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

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33. Biocide disinfectant
Photo/light cured sealants
Supervision for RDA is...
used to disinfect surface areas
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

34. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
How light cure tip is positioned
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
fluoride

35. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Most sealant failures result in
Foods that most likely cause caries
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Methods of isolation

36. 6 to 10 months
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Age when first primary tooth comes in

37. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

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

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39. Poor retention
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Ideally where sealants are placed
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most common problem with sealants when first used

40. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Methods of isolation
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Wile using curing light
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

41. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
A dampened cotton roll is used for
used to disinfect surface areas
When pellicle formation occurs

42. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Wile using curing light
Photo/light cured sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

43. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Cusp
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Photo/light cured sealants
How light cure tip is positioned

44. Chalky - dull - frosty
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Fissure
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

45. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Methods of isolation
Wharton's duct
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Filled sealants

46. High speed handpiece
Age when permanent first molar comes in
used to disinfect surface areas
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

47. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Pit
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

48. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Before etching
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
How to rinse etchant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

49. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Wile using curing light
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

50. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
when sealant materials were first used
How to rinse etchant
Ideally where sealants are placed