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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
The Stensen's duct is located where
Wile using curing light
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
whe overgloves are discarded

2. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

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

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4. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Use the explorer to...
Ideally where sealants are placed
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

5. Isolate the tooth
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Before etching
Fissure
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

6. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
where sealant placement is placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
whe overgloves are discarded

7. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
No method is totally effective in
Most sealant failures result in
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

8. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Foods that most likely cause caries
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
In case of accidental contact with etching

9. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
No method is totally effective in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

10. 6 to 7 years
How light cure tip is positioned
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

11. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention

12. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

13. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
How light cure tip is positioned
Overgloves

14. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
Fissure
Caries is a result of...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

15. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
where sealant placement is placed
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Vestibule

16. Removing the inhibition layer
How light cure tip is positioned
Ideally where sealants are placed
How to rinse etchant
A dampened cotton roll is used for

17. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
How light cure tip is positioned
fluoride

18. Poor retention
Wharton's duct
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Photo/light cured sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

19. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Age when first primary tooth comes in

20. Biocide disinfectant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
used to disinfect surface areas

21. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
General tips on sealant materials
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Vestibule

22. Carbohydrates
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
How to rinse etchant
Age when permanent first molar comes in

23. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
used to disinfect surface areas

24. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Fissure
Caries is a result of...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Supervision for RDA is...

25. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Supervision for RDA is...
Overgloves

26. Determined by the dentist
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Supervision for RDA is...

27. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Most sealant failures result in
Use the explorer to...

28. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Ideally where sealants are placed
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

29. 6 to 10 months
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
The Stensen's duct is located where
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when first primary tooth comes in

30. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
In case of accidental contact with etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Age when permanent first molar comes in

31. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

32. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Cusp
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
major salivary glands
In case of accidental contact with etching

33. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Ideally where sealants are placed
Vestibule
whe overgloves are discarded
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

34. 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.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Use the explorer to...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

35. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
How light cure tip is positioned
where sealant placement is placed
Overgloves
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

36. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
How to rinse etchant
Wharton's duct
The Stensen's duct is located where

37. Carbohydrates and bacteria
If sealant makes contact with the glove
major salivary glands
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
leading causes of plaque and caries development

38. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How to rinse etchant
Most common problem with sealants when first used

39. 15-20 seconds
fluoride
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

40. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
where sealant placement is placed
Vestibule

41. Small hole or depression in enamel
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
No method is totally effective in
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Pit

42. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Wharton's duct
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
major salivary glands
Ideally where sealants are placed

43. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
used to disinfect surface areas
In case of accidental contact with etching
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Filled sealants

44. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Pit
Ideally where sealants are placed
Caries is a result of...

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

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46. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When pellicle formation occurs
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Overgloves

47. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Vestibule
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

48. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Wharton's duct
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Ideally where sealants are placed
Cusp

49. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Photo/light cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
used to disinfect surface areas

50. 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.
Caries is a result of...
A dampened cotton roll is used for
How light cure tip is positioned
In case of accidental contact with etching