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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Wharton's duct
In case of accidental contact with etching
Before etching

2. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

3. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
The Stensen's duct is located where
whe overgloves are discarded
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Wile using curing light

4. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Pit

5. To make them easier to see
when sealant materials were first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Before etching

6. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Caries is a result of...
whe overgloves are discarded
Fissure

7. Fractures
Before etching
Most sealant failures result in
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

8. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
used to disinfect surface areas
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

9. Stop
How to rinse etchant
Photo/light cured sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

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

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11. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Methods of isolation
Most sealant failures result in

12. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Cusp
Foods that most likely cause caries
The Stensen's duct is located where

13. Isolate the tooth
major salivary glands
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Before etching
Supervision for RDA is...

14. Lobe
used to disinfect surface areas
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Methods of isolation

15. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
where sealant placement is placed
If sealant makes contact with the glove
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
General tips on sealant materials

16. Determined by the dentist
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Supervision for RDA is...
Use the explorer to...
where sealant placement is placed

17. 1-2 mm from the tooth
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
How light cure tip is positioned
Overgloves
Causes of failure of sealant retention

18. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
when sealant materials were first used

19. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Overgloves
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
In case of accidental contact with etching

20. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
when sealant materials were first used
No method is totally effective in
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

21. Removing the inhibition layer
How light cure tip is positioned
Methods of isolation
A dampened cotton roll is used for
major salivary glands

22. Poor retention
Caries is a result of...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

23. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
major salivary glands
used to disinfect surface areas

24. 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.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Filled sealants
Use the explorer to...
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

25. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Use the explorer to...
In case of accidental contact with etching

26. After a single use
Age when permanent first molar comes in
whe overgloves are discarded
Overgloves
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

27. Carbohydrates
How light cure tip is positioned
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
whe overgloves are discarded
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

28. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
Pit
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

29. Biocide disinfectant
Most common problem with sealants when first used
used to disinfect surface areas
How light cure tip is positioned
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

30. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Wharton's duct
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

31. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
when sealant materials were first used

32. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Most sealant failures result in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

33. Small hole or depression in enamel
How to rinse etchant
Pit
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
where sealant placement is placed

34. 1960
Photo/light cured sealants
Vestibule
when sealant materials were first used
Fissure

35. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

36. 6 to 10 months
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Vestibule

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

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38. 6 to 7 years
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
major salivary glands
Age when permanent first molar comes in

39. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Overgloves
When pellicle formation occurs
How light cure tip is positioned
How to rinse etchant

40. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Wile using curing light
Cusp
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

41. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Overgloves
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Methods of isolation
No method is totally effective in

42. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Filled sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

43. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
when sealant materials were first used
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention

44. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
when sealant materials were first used
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

45. 30 seconds per tooth
Foods that most likely cause caries
Caries is a result of...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

46. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Wile using curing light
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When pellicle formation occurs
Pit

47. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Vestibule
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

48. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Photo/light cured sealants
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Foods that most likely cause caries

49. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Use the explorer to...
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
No method is totally effective in

50. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How to rinse etchant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Use the explorer to...