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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
where sealant placement is placed
The Stensen's duct is located where

2. Biocide disinfectant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
used to disinfect surface areas
Filled sealants
Most sealant failures result in

3. 30 seconds per tooth
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

4. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Foods that most likely cause caries
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
No method is totally effective in
Wile using curing light

5. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Overgloves
Causes of failure of sealant retention

6. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
How light cure tip is positioned
Foods that most likely cause caries
The Stensen's duct is located where

7. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Foods that most likely cause caries
Overgloves
fluoride

8. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Ideally where sealants are placed
leading causes of plaque and caries development
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

9. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Wharton's duct
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
fluoride

10. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Wile using curing light
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
If sealant makes contact with the glove

11. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Causes of failure of sealant retention
General tips on sealant materials

12. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

13. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
major salivary glands
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
No method is totally effective in

14. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Before etching

15. Remineralize
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Wharton's duct
Methods of isolation

16. Fractures
A dampened cotton roll is used for
whe overgloves are discarded
How light cure tip is positioned
Most sealant failures result in

17. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Filled sealants
Methods of isolation

18. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Before etching
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

19. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
How to rinse etchant
Filled sealants
whe overgloves are discarded
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

20. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Cusp

21. Chalky - dull - frosty
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
when sealant materials were first used
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

22. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
Fissure
Filled sealants
whe overgloves are discarded

23. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Fissure
Pit
Supervision for RDA is...

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

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25. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Fissure

26. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Filled sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Fissure
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

27. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Wile using curing light
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

28. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Caries is a result of...
Use the explorer to...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

29. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Fissure
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

30. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Foods that most likely cause caries
General tips on sealant materials
Caries is a result of...
leading causes of plaque and caries development

31. 15-20 seconds
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when first primary tooth comes in
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

32. Determined by the dentist
Age when first primary tooth comes in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
whe overgloves are discarded
Supervision for RDA is...

33. Stop
Vestibule
Ideally where sealants are placed
Overgloves
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

34. Poor retention
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Vestibule
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

35. Isolate the tooth
Wile using curing light
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Foods that most likely cause caries
Before etching

36. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Overgloves
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

37. After a single use
The Stensen's duct is located where
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
whe overgloves are discarded
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

38. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Pit
fluoride
Wharton's duct
Foods that most likely cause caries

39. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
The Stensen's duct is located where
Foods that most likely cause caries
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
General tips on sealant materials

40. To make them easier to see
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Ideally where sealants are placed
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

41. 3 months
Supervision for RDA is...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

42. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
In case of accidental contact with etching
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Overgloves

43. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
major salivary glands
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

44. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Fissure

45. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
How to rinse etchant
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

46. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

47. 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.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
In case of accidental contact with etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

48. Small hole or depression in enamel
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Pit
Filled sealants
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

49. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Caries is a result of...
Ideally where sealants are placed

50. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Vestibule
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Caries is a result of...

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