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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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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.
Wile using curing light
How light cure tip is positioned
A dampened cotton roll is used for
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

2. Biocide disinfectant
Pit
Causes of failure of sealant retention
used to disinfect surface areas
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

3. Stop
In case of accidental contact with etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

4. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

5. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Causes of failure of sealant retention
whe overgloves are discarded

6. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Vestibule
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

7. 30 seconds per tooth
Photo/light cured sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
leading causes of plaque and caries development

8. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Most sealant failures result in
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Fissure
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

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

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10. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Methods of isolation
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

11. To make them easier to see
How light cure tip is positioned
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
whe overgloves are discarded
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

12. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Methods of isolation

13. Lobe
Vestibule
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
fluoride
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

14. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The Stensen's duct is located where
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

15. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
How light cure tip is positioned
When pellicle formation occurs
Photo/light cured sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed

16. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Before etching

17. 6 to 7 years
No method is totally effective in
Cusp
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Age when permanent first molar comes in

18. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Cusp
Filled sealants
used to disinfect surface areas

19. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Fissure
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

20. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Vestibule
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

21. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
General tips on sealant materials
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Vestibule
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

22. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
How light cure tip is positioned
Methods of isolation
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

23. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
whe overgloves are discarded
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

24. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
fluoride
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How to rinse etchant

25. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

26. 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.
Foods that most likely cause caries
The Stensen's duct is located where
In case of accidental contact with etching
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

27. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Methods of isolation
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

28. 3 months
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

29. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Overgloves
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wharton's duct

30. High speed handpiece
Photo/light cured sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when first primary tooth comes in

31. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Wile using curing light

32. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
Foods that most likely cause caries
fluoride
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

33. Isolate the tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Methods of isolation
Before etching

34. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
A dampened cotton roll is used for
How light cure tip is positioned
Causes of failure of sealant retention

35. 1960
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
when sealant materials were first used
Photo/light cured sealants
Supervision for RDA is...

36. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
General tips on sealant materials
Photo/light cured sealants

37. 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.
Photo/light cured sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Foods that most likely cause caries
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

38. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
How to rinse etchant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

39. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Wile using curing light
Overgloves

40. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Methods of isolation
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

41. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Pit
Wharton's duct
Overgloves

42. Determined by the dentist
Ideally where sealants are placed
Supervision for RDA is...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Pit

43. Poor retention
Filled sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Caries is a result of...
Most common problem with sealants when first used

44. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Before etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
fluoride
When pellicle formation occurs

45. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
Supervision for RDA is...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Wile using curing light

46. Fractures
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Most sealant failures result in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when first primary tooth comes in

47. Removing the inhibition layer
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

48. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Caries is a result of...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Methods of isolation

49. Small hole or depression in enamel
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Pit
when sealant materials were first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for

50. Chalky - dull - frosty
A dampened cotton roll is used for
In case of accidental contact with etching
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication