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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 1-2 mm from the tooth
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
How light cure tip is positioned
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
fluoride

2. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
leading causes of plaque and caries development

3. Removing the inhibition layer
Vestibule
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Pit
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

4. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
When pellicle formation occurs
How to rinse etchant
whe overgloves are discarded
Vestibule

5. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Age when first primary tooth comes in
When pellicle formation occurs

6. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Supervision for RDA is...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
How to rinse etchant
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

7. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Supervision for RDA is...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Filled sealants

8. After a single use
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
whe overgloves are discarded
General tips on sealant materials
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

9. Stop
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Photo/light cured sealants
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

10. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
whe overgloves are discarded
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

11. Remineralize
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Photo/light cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

12. Carbohydrates
when sealant materials were first used
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

13. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Fissure
Age when permanent first molar comes in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
General tips on sealant materials

14. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Foods that most likely cause caries
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Supervision for RDA is...

15. 3 months
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Supervision for RDA is...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

16. 1960
major salivary glands
When pellicle formation occurs
when sealant materials were first used
Before etching

17. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Supervision for RDA is...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

18. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Pit
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Methods of isolation

19. 6 to 7 years
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Age when permanent first molar comes in

20. Isolate the tooth
Photo/light cured sealants
Before etching
Methods of isolation
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

21. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Wharton's duct
major salivary glands
How light cure tip is positioned
In case of accidental contact with etching

22. High speed handpiece
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Cusp

23. Biocide disinfectant
used to disinfect surface areas
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

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

25. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

26. Lobe
Wile using curing light
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
leading causes of plaque and caries development

27. 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
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
whe overgloves are discarded

28. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Vestibule
A dampened cotton roll is used for

29. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
If sealant makes contact with the glove
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Most common problem with sealants when first used

30. 30 seconds per tooth
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

31. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Caries is a result of...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
used to disinfect surface areas
Overgloves

32. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

33. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
The Stensen's duct is located where
Vestibule

34. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Wharton's duct
Most common problem with sealants when first used

35. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

36. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
fluoride
Cusp
Wile using curing light
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

37. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed
How light cure tip is positioned
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

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

39. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
when sealant materials were first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Use the explorer to...
Most sealant failures result in

40. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Filled sealants
Causes of failure of sealant retention

41. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Filled sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries

42. 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.
Overgloves
In case of accidental contact with etching
major salivary glands
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

43. To make them easier to see
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Caries is a result of...
Most common problem with sealants when first used

44. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
In case of accidental contact with etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Foods that most likely cause caries

45. Chalky - dull - frosty
Methods of isolation
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
How light cure tip is positioned

46. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
When pellicle formation occurs
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

47. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
when sealant materials were first used
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Fissure

48. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Methods of isolation
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Age when permanent first molar comes in

49. Fractures
Vestibule
Ideally where sealants are placed
Methods of isolation
Most sealant failures result in

50. 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.
The Stensen's duct is located where
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...