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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 15-20 seconds
when sealant materials were first used
How light cure tip is positioned
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

2. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
In case of accidental contact with etching
Most sealant failures result in
leading causes of plaque and caries development

3. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Vestibule
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

4. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Most sealant failures result in
Wharton's duct
How to rinse etchant
major salivary glands

5. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Wharton's duct
leading causes of plaque and caries development
where sealant placement is placed

6. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Most sealant failures result in
No method is totally effective in
Wile using curing light

7. Removing the inhibition layer
Overgloves
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Wharton's duct

8. Biocide disinfectant
Before etching
used to disinfect surface areas
Use the explorer to...
A dampened cotton roll is used for

9. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
How light cure tip is positioned
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs

10. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Age when permanent first molar comes in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

11. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Vestibule
Wharton's duct

12. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
major salivary glands
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

13. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
when sealant materials were first used
Wharton's duct
Causes of failure of sealant retention

14. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Foods that most likely cause caries

15. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Supervision for RDA is...

16. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
where sealant placement is placed
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Filled sealants

17. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

18. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Most sealant failures result in
In case of accidental contact with etching

19. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Wile using curing light
Caries is a result of...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

20. Remineralize
Vestibule
General tips on sealant materials
Before etching
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

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

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22. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Fissure
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Wile using curing light

23. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
How light cure tip is positioned

24. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Caries is a result of...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Filled sealants

25. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Wile using curing light
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Ideally where sealants are placed
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

26. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Pit
No method is totally effective in
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

27. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Age when permanent first molar comes in
when sealant materials were first used
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Use the explorer to...

28. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
Photo/light cured sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
No method is totally effective in

29. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Photo/light cured sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Causes of failure of sealant retention
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

30. Fractures
Overgloves
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Most sealant failures result in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

31. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
used to disinfect surface areas
How to rinse etchant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

32. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Foods that most likely cause caries
General tips on sealant materials
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

33. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Photo/light cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Causes of failure of sealant retention
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

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

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35. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
fluoride
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
where sealant placement is placed
Filled sealants

36. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
used to disinfect surface areas
Cusp

37. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
In case of accidental contact with etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

38. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
whe overgloves are discarded
fluoride
Pit
major salivary glands

39. High speed handpiece
Ideally where sealants are placed
When pellicle formation occurs
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
used to disinfect surface areas

40. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Vestibule
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

41. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Foods that most likely cause caries
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Fissure
where sealant placement is placed

42. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
If sealant makes contact with the glove
used to disinfect surface areas
Filled sealants

43. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Vestibule
whe overgloves are discarded
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Causes of failure of sealant retention

44. Lobe
Ideally where sealants are placed
Overgloves
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Pit

45. Poor retention
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Most sealant failures result in
leading causes of plaque and caries development

46. Small hole or depression in enamel
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Pit
How light cure tip is positioned
Most sealant failures result in

47. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
whe overgloves are discarded
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

48. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
The Stensen's duct is located where
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Filled sealants

49. 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.
Overgloves
In case of accidental contact with etching
Methods of isolation
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

50. 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.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Cusp
patients that may benefit from dental sealants