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Dental Sealants

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1. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.






2. Biocide disinfectant






3. Stop






4. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.






5. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.






6. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.






7. 30 seconds per tooth






8. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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

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10. Remineralize






11. To make them easier to see






12. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface






13. Lobe






14. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.






15. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






16. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.






17. 6 to 7 years






18. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.






19. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






20. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






21. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






22. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.






23. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.






24. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together






25. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.






26. 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.






27. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.






28. 3 months






29. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






30. High speed handpiece






31. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






32. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






33. Isolate the tooth






34. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.






35. 1960






36. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.






37. 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.






38. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






39. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.






40. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






41. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






42. Determined by the dentist






43. Poor retention






44. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.






45. 1-2 mm from the tooth






46. Fractures






47. Removing the inhibition layer






48. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






49. Small hole or depression in enamel






50. Chalky - dull - frosty