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