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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
When pellicle formation occurs
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
whe overgloves are discarded

2. 1960
Most sealant failures result in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
The Stensen's duct is located where
when sealant materials were first used

3. Isolate the tooth
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

4. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Most sealant failures result in
Ideally where sealants are placed
Vestibule

5. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Photo/light cured sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Methods of isolation

6. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Use the explorer to...
Fissure
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

7. Stop
In case of accidental contact with etching
Supervision for RDA is...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

8. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Caries is a result of...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
whe overgloves are discarded
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

9. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Ideally where sealants are placed
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

10. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

11. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Cusp

12. Carbohydrates and bacteria
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Foods that most likely cause caries
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Wile using curing light

13. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

14. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
General tips on sealant materials
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Most common problem with sealants when first used

15. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Wharton's duct
Wile using curing light
whe overgloves are discarded
Fissure

16. Lobe
Age when first primary tooth comes in
fluoride
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most sealant failures result in

17. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials
Fissure

18. High speed handpiece
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Age when permanent first molar comes in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

19. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Use the explorer to...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

20. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Cusp
Overgloves
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

21. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Caries is a result of...
Fissure

22. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
Ideally where sealants are placed
fluoride
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

23. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Caries is a result of...
Wile using curing light

24. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Fissure

25. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Ideally where sealants are placed
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

26. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Supervision for RDA is...
Use the explorer to...

27. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Cusp
Caries is a result of...
where sealant placement is placed

28. 15-20 seconds
Vestibule
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Caries is a result of...
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

29. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When pellicle formation occurs
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
whe overgloves are discarded

30. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
The Stensen's duct is located where
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Foods that most likely cause caries
Causes of failure of sealant retention

31. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Wharton's duct
How to rinse etchant
No method is totally effective in
Use the explorer to...

32. Small hole or depression in enamel
Filled sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Pit
How to rinse etchant

33. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
where sealant placement is placed
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
No method is totally effective in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

34. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
Age when first primary tooth comes in
General tips on sealant materials
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

35. 6 to 10 months
In case of accidental contact with etching
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Filled sealants
Fissure

36. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Caries is a result of...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
fluoride

37. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Wile using curing light
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when permanent first molar comes in

38. 30 seconds per tooth
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Most common problem with sealants when first used

39. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Before etching

40. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Most common problem with sealants when first used
where sealant placement is placed
Wile using curing light

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

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42. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Pit
General tips on sealant materials
major salivary glands
If sealant makes contact with the glove

43. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
How light cure tip is positioned
Overgloves
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

44. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
General tips on sealant materials
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Photo/light cured sealants
Causes of failure of sealant retention

45. Biocide disinfectant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
used to disinfect surface areas
Caries is a result of...
major salivary glands

46. Determined by the dentist
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Supervision for RDA is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

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

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48. Poor retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The Stensen's duct is located where
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

49. 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.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Ideally where sealants are placed
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

50. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Most sealant failures result in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Ideally where sealants are placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because