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Dental Sealants

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Small hole or depression in enamel






2. Isolate the tooth






3. 1960






4. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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

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6. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






7. 1-2 mm from the tooth






8. 15-20 seconds






9. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.






10. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.






11. 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.






12. Remineralize






13. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






14. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.






15. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.






16. Determined by the dentist






17. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






18. Removing the inhibition layer






19. 30 seconds per tooth






20. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.






21. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface






22. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






23. Carbohydrates






24. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.






25. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.






26. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






27. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






28. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






29. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






30. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






31. Stop






32. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.






33. Chalky - dull - frosty






34. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.






35. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.






36. High speed handpiece






37. Biocide disinfectant






38. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.






39. 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.






40. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






41. Carbohydrates and bacteria






42. To make them easier to see






43. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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

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45. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






46. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






47. Fractures






48. Lobe






49. 6 to 7 years






50. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.