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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 1960
How light cure tip is positioned
Vestibule
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
when sealant materials were first used

2. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
where sealant placement is placed
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Ideally where sealants are placed

3. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

4. Poor retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The Stensen's duct is located where
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

5. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Fissure

6. Fractures
Foods that most likely cause caries
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
where sealant placement is placed
Most sealant failures result in

7. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Most sealant failures result in
Wile using curing light
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

8. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Fissure
How light cure tip is positioned
major salivary glands
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

9. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Caries is a result of...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

10. 6 to 7 years
Wile using curing light
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Wharton's duct

11. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most common problem with sealants when first used

12. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
when sealant materials were first used
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

13. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
where sealant placement is placed
No method is totally effective in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most common problem with sealants when first used

14. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
No method is totally effective in
How to rinse etchant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

15. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Foods that most likely cause caries
Wharton's duct
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

16. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

17. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Vestibule
Supervision for RDA is...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

18. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Fissure
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Causes of failure of sealant retention
whe overgloves are discarded

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

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20. Isolate the tooth
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Before etching
Foods that most likely cause caries

21. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Caries is a result of...
Wile using curing light

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

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23. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Methods of isolation
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

24. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Caries is a result of...
Filled sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs

25. Stop
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
leading causes of plaque and caries development
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

26. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
The Stensen's duct is located where
Fissure
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

27. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
when sealant materials were first used
How light cure tip is positioned
Foods that most likely cause caries

28. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Methods of isolation
where sealant placement is placed
How light cure tip is positioned
Age when first primary tooth comes in

29. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
whe overgloves are discarded
Fissure
The Stensen's duct is located where
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

30. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
leading causes of plaque and caries development
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Photo/light cured sealants

31. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
whe overgloves are discarded
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

32. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Caries is a result of...
Vestibule
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Age when permanent first molar comes in

33. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Caries is a result of...
Cusp

34. Chalky - dull - frosty
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
fluoride
whe overgloves are discarded
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

35. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Wharton's duct
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed
Foods that most likely cause caries

36. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Before etching
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Use the explorer to...

37. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Supervision for RDA is...
Causes of failure of sealant retention
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Photo/light cured sealants

38. Small hole or depression in enamel
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Pit
Most sealant failures result in

39. Carbohydrates
where sealant placement is placed
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
How light cure tip is positioned
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

40. 6 to 10 months
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

41. To make them easier to see
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Fissure
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Foods that most likely cause caries

42. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Filled sealants
Supervision for RDA is...
General tips on sealant materials
Foods that most likely cause caries

43. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Use the explorer to...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

44. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Foods that most likely cause caries
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Methods of isolation

45. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
major salivary glands
Use the explorer to...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

46. Biocide disinfectant
No method is totally effective in
whe overgloves are discarded
Most sealant failures result in
used to disinfect surface areas

47. 3 months
Pit
major salivary glands
In case of accidental contact with etching
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

48. Lobe
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Overgloves
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most sealant failures result in

49. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
leading causes of plaque and caries development
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

50. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Photo/light cured sealants
Vestibule
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
No method is totally effective in