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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

2. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Use the explorer to...
Ideally where sealants are placed
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

3. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Filled sealants
No method is totally effective in

4. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Filled sealants

5. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
fluoride
major salivary glands
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

6. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
How to rinse etchant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

7. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
fluoride
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Fissure

8. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
How light cure tip is positioned
General tips on sealant materials
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

9. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
where sealant placement is placed
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

10. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Photo/light cured sealants
General tips on sealant materials
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

11. Isolate the tooth
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Cusp
Before etching
Age when first primary tooth comes in

12. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
when sealant materials were first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Most sealant failures result in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

13. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
major salivary glands
Cusp
Age when permanent first molar comes in
fluoride

14. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Before etching
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
fluoride

15. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
The Stensen's duct is located where
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Ideally where sealants are placed
major salivary glands

16. After a single use
Before etching
How to rinse etchant
whe overgloves are discarded
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

17. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

18. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Supervision for RDA is...
The Stensen's duct is located where
General tips on sealant materials
Methods of isolation

19. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Filled sealants

20. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Foods that most likely cause caries
Wile using curing light
Overgloves
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

21. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Caries is a result of...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Filled sealants

22. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
major salivary glands
Causes of failure of sealant retention

23. 6 to 7 years
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
fluoride
General tips on sealant materials
Age when permanent first molar comes in

24. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How light cure tip is positioned
Photo/light cured sealants

25. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Pit
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

26. Small hole or depression in enamel
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Pit
Overgloves
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

27. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When pellicle formation occurs

28. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Most sealant failures result in
No method is totally effective in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Fissure

29. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Pit
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

30. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
Cusp
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
fluoride

31. Fractures
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Most sealant failures result in
whe overgloves are discarded
How light cure tip is positioned

32. Stop
major salivary glands
The Stensen's duct is located where
where sealant placement is placed
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

33. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
major salivary glands

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

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35. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Causes of failure of sealant retention
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
A dampened cotton roll is used for

36. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Fissure

37. Chalky - dull - frosty
Photo/light cured sealants
Caries is a result of...
fluoride
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

38. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Photo/light cured sealants
Before etching
Foods that most likely cause caries
Most common problem with sealants when first used

39. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
How to rinse etchant
Photo/light cured sealants
Before etching
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

40. Carbohydrates
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
when sealant materials were first used
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

41. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Supervision for RDA is...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Filled sealants

42. Determined by the dentist
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The Stensen's duct is located where
Supervision for RDA is...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

43. Biocide disinfectant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
used to disinfect surface areas
Filled sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed

44. Removing the inhibition layer
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
General tips on sealant materials
when sealant materials were first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for

45. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
How light cure tip is positioned
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

46. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Caries is a result of...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

47. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Supervision for RDA is...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
No method is totally effective in
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

48. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
when sealant materials were first used
fluoride

49. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

50. Poor retention
fluoride
whe overgloves are discarded
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Most sealant failures result in