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Dental Sealants

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1. 6 to 10 months
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Wharton's duct
Age when first primary tooth comes in
when sealant materials were first used

2. Carbohydrates and bacteria
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Age when permanent first molar comes in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

3. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Fissure
When pellicle formation occurs
No method is totally effective in

4. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Causes of failure of sealant retention

5. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
No method is totally effective in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Causes of failure of sealant retention

6. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
where sealant placement is placed
In case of accidental contact with etching
Most sealant failures result in
Wharton's duct

7. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
When pellicle formation occurs
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Age when first primary tooth comes in

8. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Wharton's duct
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

9. Chalky - dull - frosty
when sealant materials were first used
Most sealant failures result in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

10. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Filled sealants
used to disinfect surface areas

11. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Overgloves
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Cusp

12. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Most sealant failures result in

13. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
used to disinfect surface areas
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

14. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Most common problem with sealants when first used
major salivary glands

15. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
where sealant placement is placed
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

16. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
when sealant materials were first used

17. Poor retention
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
A dampened cotton roll is used for
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Most common problem with sealants when first used

18. Fractures
Caries is a result of...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
General tips on sealant materials
Most sealant failures result in

19. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Caries is a result of...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

20. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Use the explorer to...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

21. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Before etching
A dampened cotton roll is used for
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Pit

22. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Ideally where sealants are placed
General tips on sealant materials
Filled sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

23. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
How to rinse etchant
The Stensen's duct is located where
Foods that most likely cause caries

24. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
Supervision for RDA is...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

25. 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
Caries is a result of...
Photo/light cured sealants
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

26. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
How light cure tip is positioned
Cusp
Filled sealants
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

27. Removing the inhibition layer
How to rinse etchant
Foods that most likely cause caries
when sealant materials were first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for

28. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wharton's duct
Caries is a result of...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

29. 15-20 seconds
when sealant materials were first used
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

30. 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.
Supervision for RDA is...
In case of accidental contact with etching
How light cure tip is positioned
Cusp

31. To make them easier to see
Causes of failure of sealant retention
where sealant placement is placed
Foods that most likely cause caries
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

32. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
where sealant placement is placed
No method is totally effective in
used to disinfect surface areas
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

33. Stop
No method is totally effective in
Filled sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

34. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Wharton's duct
major salivary glands
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

35. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wile using curing light
Caries is a result of...
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when first primary tooth comes in

36. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
How light cure tip is positioned
Before etching

37. Carbohydrates
When pellicle formation occurs
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The Stensen's duct is located where
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

38. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Wharton's duct
Overgloves
Foods that most likely cause caries

39. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
If sealant makes contact with the glove
major salivary glands

40. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Foods that most likely cause caries
leading causes of plaque and caries development
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

41. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
fluoride
Age when permanent first molar comes in
The Stensen's duct is located where

42. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
The Stensen's duct is located where
General tips on sealant materials
When pellicle formation occurs

43. High speed handpiece
Wile using curing light
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Use the explorer to...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

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

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45. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Ideally where sealants are placed
How light cure tip is positioned
General tips on sealant materials

46. Small hole or depression in enamel
Supervision for RDA is...
Pit
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
In case of accidental contact with etching

47. 1960
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
when sealant materials were first used

48. After a single use
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
How light cure tip is positioned
whe overgloves are discarded
Supervision for RDA is...

49. Remineralize
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

50. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Supervision for RDA is...
fluoride
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Fissure

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