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Dental Sealants

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






2. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






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






5. To make them easier to see






6. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






8. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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

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






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






12. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






13. 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.






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






15. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






16. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






17. 3 months






18. After a single use






19. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






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

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






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






24. 15-20 seconds






25. 6 to 10 months






26. 6 to 7 years






27. Carbohydrates






28. Lobe






29. 30 seconds per tooth






30. Isolate the tooth






31. Stop






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






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






34. 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.






35. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






36. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






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






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






40. 1960






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






42. Fractures






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






44. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






45. 1-2 mm from the tooth






46. Biocide disinfectant






47. Remineralize






48. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






49. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






50. High speed handpiece