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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Vestibule
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

2. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

3. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
when sealant materials were first used
How to rinse etchant
Ideally where sealants are placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

4. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
fluoride
Caries is a result of...

5. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Supervision for RDA is...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

6. Remineralize
Caries is a result of...
Ideally where sealants are placed
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
General tips on sealant materials

7. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Methods of isolation
In case of accidental contact with etching
whe overgloves are discarded

8. High speed handpiece
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
whe overgloves are discarded
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Filled sealants

9. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Cusp

10. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Caries is a result of...
when sealant materials were first used
How to rinse etchant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

11. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Pit
major salivary glands
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

12. Lobe
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
fluoride
Cusp

13. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in
When pellicle formation occurs

14. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

15. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
Caries is a result of...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

16. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Vestibule
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

17. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
whe overgloves are discarded
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

18. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Pit
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

19. 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.
whe overgloves are discarded
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Caries is a result of...
Photo/light cured sealants

20. Chalky - dull - frosty
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Overgloves

21. Biocide disinfectant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Pit
used to disinfect surface areas

22. 3 months
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
fluoride
Methods of isolation

23. Carbohydrates and bacteria
If sealant makes contact with the glove
where sealant placement is placed
leading causes of plaque and caries development
The Stensen's duct is located where

24. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Caries is a result of...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

25. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Foods that most likely cause caries

26. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Methods of isolation
fluoride
In case of accidental contact with etching

27. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Wharton's duct
Cusp
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

28. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Age when first primary tooth comes in

29. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
when sealant materials were first used
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
fluoride
major salivary glands

30. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Vestibule
General tips on sealant materials
In case of accidental contact with etching

31. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
How to rinse etchant
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
When pellicle formation occurs

32. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
when sealant materials were first used
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
If sealant makes contact with the glove
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

33. 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.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
In case of accidental contact with etching
How to rinse etchant

34. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Foods that most likely cause caries
Use the explorer to...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

35. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Before etching
used to disinfect surface areas
Filled sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

36. Poor retention
Before etching
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most common problem with sealants when first used

37. To make them easier to see
whe overgloves are discarded
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Wharton's duct

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

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39. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

40. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed
whe overgloves are discarded

41. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
How to rinse etchant
Ideally where sealants are placed

42. Small hole or depression in enamel
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
where sealant placement is placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Pit

43. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Foods that most likely cause caries
Overgloves

44. 1960
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
A dampened cotton roll is used for
when sealant materials were first used

45. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
where sealant placement is placed
Caries is a result of...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

46. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
When pellicle formation occurs
Methods of isolation
The Stensen's duct is located where
major salivary glands

47. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Age when first primary tooth comes in
How light cure tip is positioned
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

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

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49. 6 to 10 months
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
fluoride

50. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Methods of isolation
major salivary glands
Before etching