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Dental Sealants

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






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






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






4. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






5. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






6. After a single use






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






8. Fractures






9. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






10. To make them easier to see






11. Lobe






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






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






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


15. Carbohydrates






16. 1960






17. 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.






18. Remineralize






19. High speed handpiece






20. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






21. 3 months






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






23. Biocide disinfectant






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


25. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






27. 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.






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






29. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






30. Chalky - dull - frosty






31. Poor retention






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






33. Removing the inhibition layer






34. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






35. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






36. Determined by the dentist






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






38. Stop






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






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






41. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






42. 6 to 10 months






43. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






45. 15-20 seconds






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






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






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






49. 6 to 7 years






50. 1-2 mm from the tooth