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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
where sealant placement is placed
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

2. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
major salivary glands
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
fluoride

3. After a single use
In case of accidental contact with etching
whe overgloves are discarded
Cusp
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

4. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
when sealant materials were first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

5. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Foods that most likely cause caries
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
major salivary glands

6. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Caries is a result of...
Wharton's duct
fluoride
Before etching

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

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8. Removing the inhibition layer
Foods that most likely cause caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Ideally where sealants are placed

9. Fractures
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Supervision for RDA is...
When pellicle formation occurs
Most sealant failures result in

10. Small hole or depression in enamel
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Pit
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

11. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Wharton's duct
Methods of isolation
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

12. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Cusp
Fissure
How to rinse etchant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

13. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Foods that most likely cause caries
major salivary glands
Overgloves

14. 6 to 7 years
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Filled sealants
Age when permanent first molar comes in

15. To make them easier to see
Methods of isolation
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Pit
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

16. Remineralize
Supervision for RDA is...
Overgloves
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

17. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
If sealant makes contact with the glove

18. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Filled sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
How light cure tip is positioned
A dampened cotton roll is used for

19. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
How light cure tip is positioned
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

20. 30 seconds per tooth
Foods that most likely cause caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
In case of accidental contact with etching
where sealant placement is placed

21. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Wile using curing light
major salivary glands
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

22. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
used to disinfect surface areas
Pit
Photo/light cured sealants

23. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Use the explorer to...
Fissure
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The Stensen's duct is located where

24. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Caries is a result of...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

25. Lobe
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
When pellicle formation occurs

26. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Ideally where sealants are placed
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

27. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Cusp
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

28. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
where sealant placement is placed

29. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Photo/light cured sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Filled sealants

30. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

31. 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.
In case of accidental contact with etching
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...
used to disinfect surface areas

32. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
The Stensen's duct is located where
major salivary glands

33. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
When pellicle formation occurs
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Fissure

34. Carbohydrates
Use the explorer to...
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wharton's duct
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

35. 3 months
If sealant makes contact with the glove
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Methods of isolation
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

36. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
In case of accidental contact with etching
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
fluoride
Age when permanent first molar comes in

37. Biocide disinfectant
Fissure
Most sealant failures result in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
used to disinfect surface areas

38. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
leading causes of plaque and caries development

39. 6 to 10 months
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Wile using curing light
Age when first primary tooth comes in

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

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41. 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.
When pellicle formation occurs
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

42. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Caries is a result of...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

43. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
fluoride
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

44. Stop
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Vestibule
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

45. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
leading causes of plaque and caries development
fluoride

46. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
fluoride
Foods that most likely cause caries
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

47. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
when sealant materials were first used

48. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most sealant failures result in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

49. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
General tips on sealant materials
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
A dampened cotton roll is used for

50. Chalky - dull - frosty
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Vestibule
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...