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Dental Sealants

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Chalky - dull - frosty






2. Isolate the tooth






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.






8. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






9. 6 to 7 years






10. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






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






12. Poor retention






13. 3 months






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






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






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






17. After a single use






18. Fractures






19. Small hole or depression in enamel






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

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






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






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






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






25. Carbohydrates and bacteria






26. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






27. To make them easier to see






28. 1960






29. 30 seconds per tooth






30. Determined by the dentist






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






32. 6 to 10 months






33. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






35. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






36. Removing the inhibition layer






37. Lobe






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






39. Biocide disinfectant






40. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






41. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






42. Carbohydrates






43. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






44. 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.






45. High speed handpiece






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






47. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






48. Stop






49. Remineralize






50. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.