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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
Ideally where sealants are placed
Caries is a result of...
Foods that most likely cause caries

2. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Wile using curing light

3. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
Overgloves
fluoride

4. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
Wile using curing light
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

5. 30 seconds per tooth
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
No method is totally effective in

6. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Ideally where sealants are placed
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching

7. 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.
When pellicle formation occurs
In case of accidental contact with etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If sealant makes contact with the glove

8. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
used to disinfect surface areas
fluoride
Cusp
whe overgloves are discarded

9. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Wharton's duct
If sealant makes contact with the glove
major salivary glands

10. Poor retention
Ideally where sealants are placed
No method is totally effective in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

11. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Methods of isolation
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Overgloves
Age when first primary tooth comes in

12. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Use the explorer to...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Wharton's duct
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

13. 3 months
Causes of failure of sealant retention
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The Stensen's duct is located where
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

14. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Overgloves
Cusp
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

15. Isolate the tooth
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Before etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Overgloves

16. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Fissure

17. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
The Stensen's duct is located where
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
No method is totally effective in

18. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Vestibule
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Foods that most likely cause caries

19. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Photo/light cured sealants

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

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21. 6 to 7 years
In case of accidental contact with etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in
When pellicle formation occurs
Overgloves

22. High speed handpiece
used to disinfect surface areas
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
General tips on sealant materials

23. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Fissure
Causes of failure of sealant retention
used to disinfect surface areas
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

24. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Fissure
If sealant makes contact with the glove

25. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Filled sealants
When pellicle formation occurs

26. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Foods that most likely cause caries
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
A dampened cotton roll is used for

27. Removing the inhibition layer
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
A dampened cotton roll is used for
whe overgloves are discarded
Age when permanent first molar comes in

28. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Wharton's duct
Filled sealants
How light cure tip is positioned
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

29. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Caries is a result of...
Most common problem with sealants when first used

30. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
used to disinfect surface areas
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

31. Biocide disinfectant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
used to disinfect surface areas
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
when sealant materials were first used

32. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Wile using curing light
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

33. Fractures
Most common problem with sealants when first used
fluoride
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Most sealant failures result in

34. Chalky - dull - frosty
Vestibule
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Ideally where sealants are placed

35. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Ideally where sealants are placed
Photo/light cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed

36. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Overgloves
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

37. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Photo/light cured sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Fissure
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

38. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
General tips on sealant materials
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

39. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Overgloves

40. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Vestibule
Wile using curing light
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

41. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Before etching
fluoride

42. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Pit

43. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Fissure
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When pellicle formation occurs
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

44. Determined by the dentist
Fissure
Use the explorer to...
Supervision for RDA is...
whe overgloves are discarded

45. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
How light cure tip is positioned
Use the explorer to...
No method is totally effective in
Vestibule

46. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
used to disinfect surface areas
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

47. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
when sealant materials were first used
Foods that most likely cause caries
Age when permanent first molar comes in
General tips on sealant materials

48. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
when sealant materials were first used
Methods of isolation
Filled sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

49. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
How light cure tip is positioned
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Cusp

50. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Use the explorer to...
Filled sealants