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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 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.
where sealant placement is placed
Vestibule
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

2. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
used to disinfect surface areas
Pit
Wharton's duct

3. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when first primary tooth comes in
How light cure tip is positioned
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

4. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Most sealant failures result in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Supervision for RDA is...

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

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6. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Vestibule
used to disinfect surface areas

7. Chalky - dull - frosty
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
used to disinfect surface areas
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

8. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
leading causes of plaque and caries development
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Before etching

9. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Before etching

10. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Ideally where sealants are placed
Photo/light cured sealants
Supervision for RDA is...

11. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Before etching
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
when sealant materials were first used
Fissure

12. Biocide disinfectant
Foods that most likely cause caries
used to disinfect surface areas
fluoride
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

13. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

14. Lobe
No method is totally effective in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Before etching
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

15. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
When pellicle formation occurs
Caries is a result of...

16. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
leading causes of plaque and caries development

17. 6 to 10 months
No method is totally effective in
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used

18. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Use the explorer to...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
In case of accidental contact with etching
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

19. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
Ideally where sealants are placed
Overgloves
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

20. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

21. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Use the explorer to...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
How to rinse etchant

22. 15-20 seconds
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

23. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
How light cure tip is positioned
Cusp
Before etching
In case of accidental contact with etching

24. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
A dampened cotton roll is used for
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Photo/light cured sealants

25. 1960
When pellicle formation occurs
when sealant materials were first used
Photo/light cured sealants
Methods of isolation

26. 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.
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
In case of accidental contact with etching

27. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When pellicle formation occurs
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

28. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
major salivary glands

29. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

30. Small hole or depression in enamel
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Overgloves
Pit
Age when permanent first molar comes in

31. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
when sealant materials were first used
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
fluoride
Use the explorer to...

32. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Methods of isolation

33. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Causes of failure of sealant retention
In case of accidental contact with etching
Methods of isolation
where sealant placement is placed

34. 1-2 mm from the tooth
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
How light cure tip is positioned

35. After a single use
when sealant materials were first used
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Filled sealants
whe overgloves are discarded

36. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Ideally where sealants are placed

37. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
How to rinse etchant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Cusp
Wile using curing light

38. Remineralize
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

39. Fractures
Filled sealants
Most sealant failures result in
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
In case of accidental contact with etching

40. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Vestibule
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
Use the explorer to...

41. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Methods of isolation
Foods that most likely cause caries
Before etching

42. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Foods that most likely cause caries
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
whe overgloves are discarded

43. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
In case of accidental contact with etching
When pellicle formation occurs
when sealant materials were first used
Use the explorer to...

44. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
How to rinse etchant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
No method is totally effective in
Caries is a result of...

45. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Methods of isolation
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

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

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47. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in
fluoride

48. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Filled sealants
When pellicle formation occurs
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

49. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Wile using curing light
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Fissure

50. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Supervision for RDA is...
Overgloves
whe overgloves are discarded