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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
The Stensen's duct is located where
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
leading causes of plaque and caries development

2. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
In case of accidental contact with etching

3. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Pit
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Foods that most likely cause caries
fluoride

4. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
When pellicle formation occurs
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Caries is a result of...

5. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Cusp
Methods of isolation
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

6. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Foods that most likely cause caries
Pit
where sealant placement is placed
Vestibule

7. Remineralize
Fissure
If sealant makes contact with the glove
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

8. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Cusp
Age when permanent first molar comes in
where sealant placement is placed

9. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
where sealant placement is placed
Pit
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

10. 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.
where sealant placement is placed
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

11. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
No method is totally effective in
Supervision for RDA is...

12. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
fluoride
Age when first primary tooth comes in

13. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Cusp
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
whe overgloves are discarded

14. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
whe overgloves are discarded
leading causes of plaque and caries development

15. Determined by the dentist
How light cure tip is positioned
major salivary glands
Supervision for RDA is...
How to rinse etchant

16. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Fissure
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

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

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18. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
How to rinse etchant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
When pellicle formation occurs

19. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Ideally where sealants are placed
Cusp
Age when permanent first molar comes in

20. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
General tips on sealant materials
Ideally where sealants are placed
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

21. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Before etching
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

22. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Use the explorer to...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

23. Lobe
General tips on sealant materials
Supervision for RDA is...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

24. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Photo/light cured sealants
major salivary glands
Caries is a result of...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

25. Carbohydrates
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
used to disinfect surface areas
Vestibule

26. Stop
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

27. Biocide disinfectant
Causes of failure of sealant retention
used to disinfect surface areas
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
leading causes of plaque and caries development

28. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
fluoride
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The Stensen's duct is located where

29. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
used to disinfect surface areas
Vestibule
Photo/light cured sealants
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

30. High speed handpiece
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Caries is a result of...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention

31. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

32. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Supervision for RDA is...
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
No method is totally effective in
General tips on sealant materials

33. Poor retention
General tips on sealant materials
Vestibule
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

34. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Cusp
major salivary glands
Most common problem with sealants when first used

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

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36. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
How to rinse etchant

37. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Causes of failure of sealant retention
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Pit

38. 6 to 10 months
Overgloves
Before etching
Age when first primary tooth comes in
used to disinfect surface areas

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.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
In case of accidental contact with etching
Use the explorer to...

40. To make them easier to see
Most common problem with sealants when first used
General tips on sealant materials
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Most sealant failures result in

41. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for

42. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Age when permanent first molar comes in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Methods of isolation

43. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
How light cure tip is positioned
Caries is a result of...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

44. Isolate the tooth
When pellicle formation occurs
Wile using curing light
Cusp
Before etching

45. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
used to disinfect surface areas
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How light cure tip is positioned
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

46. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
fluoride
Methods of isolation
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

47. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
where sealant placement is placed
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Ideally where sealants are placed

48. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wile using curing light
Overgloves
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove

49. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Before etching
Causes of failure of sealant retention

50. 1960
Vestibule
when sealant materials were first used
used to disinfect surface areas
Filled sealants