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Dental Sealants

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1. Removing the inhibition layer






2. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






3. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






4. 15-20 seconds






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






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






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






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






10. Poor retention






11. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






12. Isolate the tooth






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


14. 30 seconds per tooth






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






16. High speed handpiece






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






18. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






20. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






23. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






24. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






25. Small hole or depression in enamel






26. Fractures






27. To make them easier to see






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






29. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






30. Stop






31. 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.






32. 3 months






33. 6 to 7 years






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






35. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






37. 1-2 mm from the tooth






38. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






39. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






40. Lobe






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






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


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






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






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






46. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






47. Determined by the dentist






48. Carbohydrates and bacteria






49. Carbohydrates






50. After a single use