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Dental Sealants

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.






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






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






4. Isolate the tooth






5. Carbohydrates






6. Removing the inhibition layer






7. Chalky - dull - frosty






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

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9. To make them easier to see






10. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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






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






13. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






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






15. Determined by the dentist






16. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.






17. Small hole or depression in enamel






18. 15-20 seconds






19. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.






20. Lobe






21. After a single use






22. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






23. Remineralize






24. 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.






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






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






27. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






29. Stop






30. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






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






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

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34. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






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






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






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






39. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






40. 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.






41. Biocide disinfectant






42. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






43. 3 months






44. Poor retention






45. Fractures






46. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






47. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.






48. 6 to 7 years






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






50. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients