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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Most sealant failures result in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

2. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Wile using curing light
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

3. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
when sealant materials were first used
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Methods of isolation
used to disinfect surface areas

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

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5. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
No method is totally effective in
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Vestibule

6. Carbohydrates and bacteria
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Use the explorer to...

7. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How light cure tip is positioned
whe overgloves are discarded
Supervision for RDA is...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

8. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Use the explorer to...
used to disinfect surface areas

9. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
where sealant placement is placed
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

10. Carbohydrates
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

11. Stop
No method is totally effective in
Photo/light cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

12. 6 to 7 years
The Stensen's duct is located where
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Before etching
major salivary glands

13. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
How to rinse etchant

14. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Ideally where sealants are placed
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

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

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16. 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.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
major salivary glands
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

17. High speed handpiece
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
No method is totally effective in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

18. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Supervision for RDA is...
Caries is a result of...
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

19. 6 to 10 months
When pellicle formation occurs
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Age when first primary tooth comes in

20. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Ideally where sealants are placed
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

21. 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.
major salivary glands
Methods of isolation
In case of accidental contact with etching
Age when first primary tooth comes in

22. 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
Supervision for RDA is...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
How to rinse etchant

23. 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
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Before etching
The Stensen's duct is located where

24. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Caries is a result of...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
fluoride

25. 15-20 seconds
Overgloves
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Causes of failure of sealant retention

26. 30 seconds per tooth
fluoride
major salivary glands
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

27. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
No method is totally effective in
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Overgloves
when sealant materials were first used

28. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Methods of isolation
used to disinfect surface areas
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

29. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Photo/light cured sealants
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when permanent first molar comes in

30. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
Cusp
when sealant materials were first used
Photo/light cured sealants

31. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will

32. 3 months
Vestibule
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

33. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
leading causes of plaque and caries development
When pellicle formation occurs
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

34. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
How to rinse etchant
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Age when first primary tooth comes in

35. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Causes of failure of sealant retention
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
whe overgloves are discarded

36. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Pit
leading causes of plaque and caries development
The Stensen's duct is located where
General tips on sealant materials

37. Removing the inhibition layer
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Methods of isolation

38. Remineralize
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
General tips on sealant materials
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

39. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
No method is totally effective in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

40. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
Wharton's duct
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
General tips on sealant materials

41. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
when sealant materials were first used
Cusp
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

42. Fractures
Cusp
Before etching
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Most sealant failures result in

43. After a single use
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
whe overgloves are discarded
Fissure
Age when permanent first molar comes in

44. Small hole or depression in enamel
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
whe overgloves are discarded
Pit

45. Determined by the dentist
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Supervision for RDA is...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Age when permanent first molar comes in

46. To make them easier to see
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

47. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Fissure
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How light cure tip is positioned

48. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Fissure
Vestibule
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most common problem with sealants when first used

49. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
How light cure tip is positioned
When pellicle formation occurs
Methods of isolation

50. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Ideally where sealants are placed
Supervision for RDA is...
No method is totally effective in
Filled sealants