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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
major salivary glands
A dampened cotton roll is used for

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

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3. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Caries is a result of...
whe overgloves are discarded
Causes of failure of sealant retention
How light cure tip is positioned

4. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
used to disinfect surface areas
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

5. Removing the inhibition layer
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
fluoride
A dampened cotton roll is used for

6. Remineralize
Foods that most likely cause caries
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Cusp

7. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Use the explorer to...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When pellicle formation occurs

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

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9. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in
fluoride
Methods of isolation

10. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
How light cure tip is positioned
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Use the explorer to...

11. 1960
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Wile using curing light
The Stensen's duct is located where
when sealant materials were first used

12. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Vestibule
The Stensen's duct is located where
How to rinse etchant
Fissure

13. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Use the explorer to...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Overgloves

14. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Cusp
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

15. Poor retention
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

16. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
major salivary glands
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

17. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Most sealant failures result in
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Foods that most likely cause caries
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

18. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Vestibule
Wile using curing light
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Use the explorer to...

19. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Supervision for RDA is...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
where sealant placement is placed

20. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Filled sealants
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Pit

21. Small hole or depression in enamel
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
General tips on sealant materials
Pit
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

22. 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.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Overgloves
In case of accidental contact with etching
Most common problem with sealants when first used

23. Carbohydrates and bacteria
used to disinfect surface areas
leading causes of plaque and caries development
No method is totally effective in
whe overgloves are discarded

24. 6 to 10 months
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Ideally where sealants are placed
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

25. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How to rinse etchant
Photo/light cured sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

26. Isolate the tooth
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Before etching
How light cure tip is positioned

27. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Cusp
whe overgloves are discarded
Caries is a result of...

28. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
when sealant materials were first used
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Cusp

29. Fractures
whe overgloves are discarded
Ideally where sealants are placed
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Most sealant failures result in

30. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
General tips on sealant materials
where sealant placement is placed
When pellicle formation occurs

31. Lobe
Use the explorer to...
The Stensen's duct is located where
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

32. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

33. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
When pellicle formation occurs
Vestibule

34. Stop
Cusp
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Photo/light cured sealants

35. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
fluoride
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Cusp
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

36. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Filled sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Supervision for RDA is...
Photo/light cured sealants

37. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
No method is totally effective in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

38. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Supervision for RDA is...
Most sealant failures result in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

39. 15-20 seconds
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Use the explorer to...
Overgloves
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

40. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Methods of isolation
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
When pellicle formation occurs

41. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
leading causes of plaque and caries development
where sealant placement is placed
Foods that most likely cause caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for

42. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Overgloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Supervision for RDA is...

43. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

44. Biocide disinfectant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
fluoride
used to disinfect surface areas
Foods that most likely cause caries

45. 30 seconds per tooth
Before etching
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
major salivary glands
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

46. High speed handpiece
Causes of failure of sealant retention
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

47. Determined by the dentist
Photo/light cured sealants
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Supervision for RDA is...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

48. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
when sealant materials were first used
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

49. Chalky - dull - frosty
Filled sealants
Use the explorer to...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Age when permanent first molar comes in

50. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Foods that most likely cause caries
Wile using curing light
How to rinse etchant