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Dental Sealants

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






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






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






4. High speed handpiece






5. Determined by the dentist






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






7. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






8. 30 seconds per tooth






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






10. 1-2 mm from the tooth






11. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






12. Remineralize






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






14. Stop






15. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






16. Small hole or depression in enamel






17. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






18. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






20. Lobe






21. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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

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






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






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






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






27. Carbohydrates and bacteria






28. 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.






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






30. Fractures






31. 6 to 7 years






32. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






33. Biocide disinfectant






34. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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

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36. Chalky - dull - frosty






37. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






38. Poor retention






39. To make them easier to see






40. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






42. 15-20 seconds






43. Carbohydrates






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






45. 3 months






46. Removing the inhibition layer






47. Isolate the tooth






48. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






49. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






50. Reseal only the portion that has been lost