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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
where sealant placement is placed
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

2. Lobe
When pellicle formation occurs
General tips on sealant materials
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

3. Isolate the tooth
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Before etching
fluoride
Caries is a result of...

4. 6 to 7 years
Age when permanent first molar comes in
How to rinse etchant
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

5. High speed handpiece
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How to rinse etchant
Most sealant failures result in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

6. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
If sealant makes contact with the glove

7. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
fluoride
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

8. 6 to 10 months
General tips on sealant materials
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

9. 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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
How light cure tip is positioned
In case of accidental contact with etching
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

10. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
where sealant placement is placed
Vestibule
Most sealant failures result in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

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

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12. Determined by the dentist
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
General tips on sealant materials
Supervision for RDA is...
major salivary glands

13. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
In case of accidental contact with etching
whe overgloves are discarded
How to rinse etchant

14. Carbohydrates and bacteria
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Wharton's duct
whe overgloves are discarded
leading causes of plaque and caries development

15. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
when sealant materials were first used
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Fissure

16. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
When pellicle formation occurs
Foods that most likely cause caries
Wharton's duct

17. Fractures
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
when sealant materials were first used
Filled sealants
Most sealant failures result in

18. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

19. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Overgloves
When pellicle formation occurs
Foods that most likely cause caries

20. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

21. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Vestibule
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Caries is a result of...

22. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Wile using curing light
How to rinse etchant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

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

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24. 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
Cusp
Photo/light cured sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

25. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Filled sealants
Overgloves
When pellicle formation occurs
Wharton's duct

26. 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.
whe overgloves are discarded
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

27. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Vestibule
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

28. 30 seconds per tooth
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
When pellicle formation occurs
Pit
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

29. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
No method is totally effective in
Pit
Filled sealants

30. Chalky - dull - frosty
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

31. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
The Stensen's duct is located where
Fissure
major salivary glands
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

32. To make them easier to see
Photo/light cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Overgloves

33. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
major salivary glands
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

34. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Overgloves
Use the explorer to...
Photo/light cured sealants

35. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
In case of accidental contact with etching
No method is totally effective in
How light cure tip is positioned
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

36. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Supervision for RDA is...
Fissure
Methods of isolation

37. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Foods that most likely cause caries
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Wile using curing light

38. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Most sealant failures result in
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

39. Carbohydrates
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

40. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
when sealant materials were first used
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Cusp
Use the explorer to...

41. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

42. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
The Stensen's duct is located where
Wile using curing light
Ideally where sealants are placed

43. Small hole or depression in enamel
Overgloves
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
No method is totally effective in
Pit

44. 1960
Caries is a result of...
In case of accidental contact with etching
How light cure tip is positioned
when sealant materials were first used

45. Biocide disinfectant
major salivary glands
Most sealant failures result in
used to disinfect surface areas
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

46. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Wharton's duct
Supervision for RDA is...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...

47. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
major salivary glands
No method is totally effective in
In case of accidental contact with etching
used to disinfect surface areas

48. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Foods that most likely cause caries
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
How to rinse etchant
Filled sealants

49. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Pit
A dampened cotton roll is used for
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Caries is a result of...

50. 15-20 seconds
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
General tips on sealant materials
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

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