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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

2. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Caries is a result of...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Methods of isolation

3. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
whe overgloves are discarded
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Ideally where sealants are placed

4. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How to rinse etchant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
No method is totally effective in

5. Remineralize
Filled sealants
Cusp
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
When pellicle formation occurs

6. Biocide disinfectant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Filled sealants
used to disinfect surface areas
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

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

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8. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries
major salivary glands
Before etching

9. 30 seconds per tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Vestibule
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

10. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Supervision for RDA is...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

11. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
When pellicle formation occurs
Filled sealants

12. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Wile using curing light
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

13. Carbohydrates
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Fissure
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

14. Fractures
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Caries is a result of...
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Most sealant failures result in

15. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Methods of isolation
Photo/light cured sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

16. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
General tips on sealant materials
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
In case of accidental contact with etching

17. High speed handpiece
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How light cure tip is positioned

18. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Most sealant failures result in
where sealant placement is placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Use the explorer to...

19. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Wharton's duct
Use the explorer to...
When pellicle formation occurs

20. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
In case of accidental contact with etching
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
used to disinfect surface areas

21. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
Photo/light cured sealants
when sealant materials were first used
Wile using curing light

22. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
leading causes of plaque and caries development
In case of accidental contact with etching
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

23. 3 months
Methods of isolation
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

24. 15-20 seconds
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
No method is totally effective in

25. 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
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

26. Small hole or depression in enamel
When pellicle formation occurs
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Pit

27. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Methods of isolation

28. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
How to rinse etchant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Wharton's duct

29. Isolate the tooth
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Before etching

30. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
leading causes of plaque and caries development
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
The Stensen's duct is located where

31. Lobe
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Foods that most likely cause caries

32. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Methods of isolation
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Caries is a result of...

33. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Ideally where sealants are placed
General tips on sealant materials

34. Chalky - dull - frosty
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when permanent first molar comes in

35. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
General tips on sealant materials
Most common problem with sealants when first used

36. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
when sealant materials were first used
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Pit
A dampened cotton roll is used for

37. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Photo/light cured sealants

38. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Use the explorer to...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

39. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Supervision for RDA is...
No method is totally effective in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

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

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41. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
No method is totally effective in
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

42. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
fluoride
Caries is a result of...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

43. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Use the explorer to...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

44. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
major salivary glands
Photo/light cured sealants
Vestibule

45. Poor retention
Before etching
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Most common problem with sealants when first used

46. Determined by the dentist
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Supervision for RDA is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Most common problem with sealants when first used

47. 1960
Caries is a result of...
Most sealant failures result in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
when sealant materials were first used

48. After a single use
How light cure tip is positioned
Cusp
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
whe overgloves are discarded

49. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Cusp
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

50. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Overgloves
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when first primary tooth comes in
No method is totally effective in