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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Before etching

2. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Methods of isolation
The Stensen's duct is located where
Photo/light cured sealants
leading causes of plaque and caries development

3. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Overgloves
Most sealant failures result in
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include

4. 6 to 7 years
Caries is a result of...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Overgloves

5. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
If sealant makes contact with the glove
In case of accidental contact with etching
Fissure

6. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Foods that most likely cause caries
A dampened cotton roll is used for

7. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Methods of isolation
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

8. To make them easier to see
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
General tips on sealant materials

9. Poor retention
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Wharton's duct
Ideally where sealants are placed
General tips on sealant materials

10. Removing the inhibition layer
Fissure
Overgloves
A dampened cotton roll is used for
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

11. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Filled sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Vestibule

12. Remineralize
Supervision for RDA is...
Wharton's duct
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Cusp

13. 3 months
Before etching
No method is totally effective in
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Overgloves

14. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
General tips on sealant materials
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

15. 30 seconds per tooth
Photo/light cured sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

16. Chalky - dull - frosty
How light cure tip is positioned
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

17. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Use the explorer to...
Causes of failure of sealant retention

18. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
A dampened cotton roll is used for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
where sealant placement is placed
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

19. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Wharton's duct
major salivary glands
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

20. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
Supervision for RDA is...
The Stensen's duct is located where
How to rinse etchant
When pellicle formation occurs

21. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
General tips on sealant materials
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove

22. After a single use
No method is totally effective in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
whe overgloves are discarded

23. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Use the explorer to...

24. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Pit
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
How to rinse etchant
If sealant makes contact with the glove

25. Biocide disinfectant
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
fluoride
when sealant materials were first used
used to disinfect surface areas

26. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Photo/light cured sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most common problem with sealants when first used

27. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when first primary tooth comes in

28. 1960
Use the explorer to...
Filled sealants
Supervision for RDA is...
when sealant materials were first used

29. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
leading causes of plaque and caries development
major salivary glands
Cusp

30. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Supervision for RDA is...
Wile using curing light

31. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
How light cure tip is positioned
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

32. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
where sealant placement is placed
Before etching
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

33. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
No method is totally effective in
Pit
In case of accidental contact with etching

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

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35. 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
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

36. High speed handpiece
Ideally where sealants are placed
Pit
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Overgloves

37. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Wile using curing light
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

38. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
The Stensen's duct is located where
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Caries is a result of...

39. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
Photo/light cured sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching
General tips on sealant materials

40. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
How light cure tip is positioned
Supervision for RDA is...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

41. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

42. 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.
Methods of isolation
where sealant placement is placed
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

43. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Fissure
Supervision for RDA is...
Pit

44. 6 to 10 months
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
major salivary glands
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Ideally where sealants are placed

45. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Supervision for RDA is...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Most sealant failures result in

46. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
leading causes of plaque and caries development
whe overgloves are discarded
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

47. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Wile using curing light
Caries is a result of...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

48. Isolate the tooth
Caries is a result of...
Before etching
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

49. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Vestibule
The Stensen's duct is located where
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Filled sealants

50. Stop
Most common problem with sealants when first used
whe overgloves are discarded
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will