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Dental Sealants
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health-sciences
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dentistry
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Stop
Methods of isolation
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
used to disinfect surface areas
Supervision for RDA is...
2. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
when sealant materials were first used
Cusp
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Use the explorer to...
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.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Vestibule
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
When pellicle formation occurs
4. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
When pellicle formation occurs
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
fluoride
How light cure tip is positioned
5. High speed handpiece
The Stensen's duct is located where
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
6. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
Wile using curing light
Most sealant failures result in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
7. 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
Overgloves
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Supervision for RDA is...
8. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
When pellicle formation occurs
A dampened cotton roll is used for
used to disinfect surface areas
Photo/light cured sealants
9. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Foods that most likely cause caries
Supervision for RDA is...
10. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
used to disinfect surface areas
Before etching
11. Small hole or depression in enamel
Supervision for RDA is...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Pit
12. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Caries is a result of...
Filled sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
13. 3 months
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
fluoride
14. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
Wile using curing light
The Stensen's duct is located where
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
15. Chalky - dull - frosty
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
16. To make them easier to see
Caries is a result of...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Vestibule
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
17. Isolate the tooth
Causes of failure of sealant retention
How light cure tip is positioned
Before etching
General tips on sealant materials
18. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
How light cure tip is positioned
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Wharton's duct
Most common problem with sealants when first used
19. Biocide disinfectant
whe overgloves are discarded
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
used to disinfect surface areas
20. Removing the inhibition layer
Ideally where sealants are placed
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Fissure
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
21. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
22. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Vestibule
23. Remineralize
Filled sealants
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Vestibule
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
24. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
fluoride
25. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Age when permanent first molar comes in
major salivary glands
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Caries is a result of...
26. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Fissure
No method is totally effective in
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
27. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Caries is a result of...
Before etching
Causes of failure of sealant retention
28. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
used to disinfect surface areas
where sealant placement is placed
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
No method is totally effective in
29. Determined by the dentist
Caries is a result of...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Supervision for RDA is...
30. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
Foods that most likely cause caries
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Before etching
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
31. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The Stensen's duct is located where
32. 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.
Wharton's duct
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
In case of accidental contact with etching
Most common problem with sealants when first used
33. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
major salivary glands
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Fissure
34. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Wharton's duct
When pellicle formation occurs
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
35. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Use the explorer to...
36. After a single use
The Stensen's duct is located where
Use the explorer to...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
whe overgloves are discarded
37. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Wharton's duct
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
General tips on sealant materials
38. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Overgloves
39. Opposite the maxillary 2 molars on the buccal mucosa.
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40. 1-2 mm from the tooth
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How light cure tip is positioned
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
leading causes of plaque and caries development
41. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Most sealant failures result in
Fissure
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
major salivary glands
42. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Pit
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
43. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Ideally where sealants are placed
Wile using curing light
Methods of isolation
44. Carbohydrates
How light cure tip is positioned
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
General tips on sealant materials
45. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
major salivary glands
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Filled sealants
46. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Ideally where sealants are placed
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
How to rinse etchant
47. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
used to disinfect surface areas
when sealant materials were first used
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
48. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
If sealant makes contact with the glove
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Wharton's duct
49. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
Overgloves
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
where sealant placement is placed
50. Fractures
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Most sealant failures result in
No method is totally effective in
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because