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Dental Sealants

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1. Carbohydrates






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






3. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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


5. Lobe






6. 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.






7. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






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






9. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






10. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






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


12. High speed handpiece






13. 6 to 10 months






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






15. 15-20 seconds






16. Determined by the dentist






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






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






19. Poor retention






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






21. Biocide disinfectant






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






23. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






24. 1-2 mm from the tooth






25. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






26. Remineralize






27. Chalky - dull - frosty






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






29. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






31. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






32. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






34. 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.






35. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






37. 30 seconds per tooth






38. Isolate the tooth






39. 6 to 7 years






40. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






41. 3 months






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






43. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






44. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






45. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






46. Stop






47. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






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






50. To make them easier to see