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Dental Sealants

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1. Carbohydrates






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






3. 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.






4. 6 to 10 months






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






6. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






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






9. High speed handpiece






10. Stop






11. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






13. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






14. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






15. Biocide disinfectant






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






17. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






18. 15-20 seconds






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






20. Isolate the tooth






21. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






22. After a single use






23. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






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






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.






27. Poor retention






28. 30 seconds per tooth






29. Determined by the dentist






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






31. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.






32. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






33. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






34. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






35. To make them easier to see






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






37. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






38. 3 months






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






40. 1960






41. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






42. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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

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44. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.






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






46. Small hole or depression in enamel






47. Lobe






48. Fractures






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






50. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth