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Dental Sealants

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1. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






2. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






5. 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.






6. Removing the inhibition layer






7. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.






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






9. Small hole or depression in enamel






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

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11. 3 months






12. 6 to 7 years






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






14. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






15. Isolate the tooth






16. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






17. Stop






18. 30 seconds per tooth






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






20. Poor retention






21. High speed handpiece






22. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






23. 15-20 seconds






24. Remineralize






25. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






26. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






28. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.






29. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.






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






31. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






32. 1960






33. To make them easier to see






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






35. Chalky - dull - frosty






36. Carbohydrates






37. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






38. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






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






41. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






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






43. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






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

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45. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






46. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.






47. Lobe






48. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together






49. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






50. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.