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Dental Sealants

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1. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






3. Poor retention






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






5. Fractures






6. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






7. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






8. 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.






9. 3 months






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






11. 15-20 seconds






12. Lobe






13. Small hole or depression in enamel






14. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






17. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






18. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






19. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






20. After a single use






21. 6 to 10 months






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






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






31. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






32. 6 to 7 years






33. Isolate the tooth






34. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






35. 30 seconds per tooth






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






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






38. 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.






39. Chalky - dull - frosty






40. To make them easier to see






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






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






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

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






45. Determined by the dentist






46. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






48. Stop






49. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






50. Carbohydrates