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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. Determined by the dentist






3. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






5. After a single use






6. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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

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






9. Carbohydrates






10. Removing the inhibition layer






11. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






12. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






13. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






14. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






15. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






16. 1-2 mm from the tooth






17. 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.






18. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






19. To make them easier to see






20. 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.






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

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






23. 6 to 7 years






24. 3 months






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






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






27. Biocide disinfectant






28. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






30. Remineralize






31. 1960






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






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






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






35. Poor retention






36. Carbohydrates and bacteria






37. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






38. Isolate the tooth






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






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






41. 30 seconds per tooth






42. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






43. Chalky - dull - frosty






44. Stop






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






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






47. 6 to 10 months






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






49. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






50. High speed handpiece