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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
whe overgloves are discarded
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
leading causes of plaque and caries development
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

2. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Overgloves

3. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Most sealant failures result in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
General tips on sealant materials
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

4. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Foods that most likely cause caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

5. 1960
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Pit
when sealant materials were first used
When pellicle formation occurs

6. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
General tips on sealant materials
Most sealant failures result in
A dampened cotton roll is used for

7. Fractures
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Before etching
Most sealant failures result in
Most common problem with sealants when first used

8. Carbohydrates and bacteria
major salivary glands
leading causes of plaque and caries development
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Foods that most likely cause caries

9. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
whe overgloves are discarded
Pit
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

10. 30 seconds per tooth
Before etching
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when permanent first molar comes in

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

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12. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Fissure
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Filled sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

13. Isolate the tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Before etching
fluoride

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

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15. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
when sealant materials were first used
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

16. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Before etching
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

17. Stop
Age when first primary tooth comes in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How to rinse etchant
Use the explorer to...

18. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
The Stensen's duct is located where
Filled sealants

19. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
How to rinse etchant
Filled sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
No method is totally effective in

20. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
fluoride
How to rinse etchant
Overgloves

21. Lobe
In case of accidental contact with etching
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

22. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
where sealant placement is placed
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Age when permanent first molar comes in

23. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
major salivary glands
In case of accidental contact with etching
Supervision for RDA is...
Overgloves

24. 6 to 10 months
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Cusp
Filled sealants

25. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
where sealant placement is placed
Causes of failure of sealant retention
No method is totally effective in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

26. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Ideally where sealants are placed
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
used to disinfect surface areas

27. 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.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Age when permanent first molar comes in

28. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Use the explorer to...
How to rinse etchant
Wile using curing light
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

29. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
where sealant placement is placed
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Use the explorer to...
Caries is a result of...

30. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
When pellicle formation occurs
General tips on sealant materials
Photo/light cured sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

31. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
No method is totally effective in
Vestibule
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

32. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Filled sealants
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used

33. High speed handpiece
leading causes of plaque and caries development
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Foods that most likely cause caries
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

34. Removing the inhibition layer
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
A dampened cotton roll is used for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

35. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
No method is totally effective in
Causes of failure of sealant retention

36. Remineralize
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When pellicle formation occurs
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

37. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
used to disinfect surface areas
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Overgloves
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

38. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Pit
When pellicle formation occurs
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Ideally where sealants are placed

39. 15-20 seconds
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Most sealant failures result in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

40. Carbohydrates
Cusp
Most sealant failures result in
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
If sealant makes contact with the glove

41. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Supervision for RDA is...
Fissure
Pit
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

42. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
when sealant materials were first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Ideally where sealants are placed
How light cure tip is positioned

43. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Caries is a result of...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

44. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
How light cure tip is positioned
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Before etching
Filled sealants

45. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Caries is a result of...
Foods that most likely cause caries
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

46. Poor retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
when sealant materials were first used
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

47. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Use the explorer to...
fluoride
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

48. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
No method is totally effective in
A dampened cotton roll is used for

49. 6 to 7 years
No method is totally effective in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Age when permanent first molar comes in

50. Chalky - dull - frosty
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
whe overgloves are discarded