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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
fluoride
Fissure
Overgloves

2. 6 to 7 years
where sealant placement is placed
Age when permanent first molar comes in
No method is totally effective in
Ideally where sealants are placed

3. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Filled sealants
Age when permanent first molar comes in

4. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Use the explorer to...
Caries is a result of...

5. Small hole or depression in enamel
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Ideally where sealants are placed
Pit
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

6. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Cusp
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

7. Fractures
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Foods that most likely cause caries
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Most sealant failures result in

8. 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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Fissure

9. Determined by the dentist
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Supervision for RDA is...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
No method is totally effective in

10. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Methods of isolation
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

11. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Fissure
used to disinfect surface areas
Foods that most likely cause caries

12. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Supervision for RDA is...
Most sealant failures result in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Methods of isolation

13. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Wile using curing light
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

14. 3 months
where sealant placement is placed
Cusp
Filled sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

15. Poor retention
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

16. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Most common problem with sealants when first used
How light cure tip is positioned
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Most sealant failures result in

17. Carbohydrates
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
when sealant materials were first used
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

18. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Use the explorer to...
Foods that most likely cause caries

19. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Before etching

20. 30 seconds per tooth
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Overgloves
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

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

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22. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Before etching
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
How to rinse etchant

23. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Caries is a result of...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

24. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
major salivary glands

25. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
The Stensen's duct is located where
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

26. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Fissure
Wile using curing light

27. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

28. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
General tips on sealant materials
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most sealant failures result in

29. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
How to rinse etchant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Vestibule
Before etching

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

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31. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
A dampened cotton roll is used for
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
How light cure tip is positioned

32. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Methods of isolation
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention

33. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Wile using curing light
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

34. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Age when first primary tooth comes in
major salivary glands
Ideally where sealants are placed

35. 1960
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
when sealant materials were first used
whe overgloves are discarded
Use the explorer to...

36. 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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
In case of accidental contact with etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in

37. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Use the explorer to...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

38. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Wharton's duct
Most common problem with sealants when first used
If sealant makes contact with the glove
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

39. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Most sealant failures result in
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
When pellicle formation occurs
A dampened cotton roll is used for

40. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Caries is a result of...
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

41. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
A dampened cotton roll is used for

42. Removing the inhibition layer
Age when first primary tooth comes in
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Age when permanent first molar comes in
major salivary glands

43. Remineralize
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Pit

44. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
The Stensen's duct is located where
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

45. Stop
Vestibule
whe overgloves are discarded
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

46. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in

47. 6 to 10 months
Before etching
Cusp
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Most common problem with sealants when first used

48. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Pit
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

49. Carbohydrates and bacteria
fluoride
Methods of isolation
Ideally where sealants are placed
leading causes of plaque and caries development

50. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
Methods of isolation
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Wile using curing light