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Dental Sealants

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






2. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






4. Isolate the tooth






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






6. Determined by the dentist






7. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






8. 3 months






9. Poor retention






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






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






12. Lobe






13. 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.






14. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






15. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






16. 30 seconds per tooth






17. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






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






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






21. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.






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






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






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






25. 6 to 10 months






26. Carbohydrates and bacteria






27. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






28. High speed handpiece






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






30. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






32. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






33. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






34. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






35. 15-20 seconds






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






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






38. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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

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40. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






41. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






43. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






45. Biocide disinfectant






46. After a single use






47. 6 to 7 years






48. Chalky - dull - frosty






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






50. 1960