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