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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. To make them easier to see
whe overgloves are discarded
The Stensen's duct is located where
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

2. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Pit
The Stensen's duct is located where
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

3. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Photo/light cured sealants
Pit

4. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
used to disinfect surface areas
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

5. Removing the inhibition layer
Ideally where sealants are placed
A dampened cotton roll is used for
When pellicle formation occurs
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

6. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Ideally where sealants are placed
when sealant materials were first used
leading causes of plaque and caries development

7. Poor retention
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
How to rinse etchant

8. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Most common problem with sealants when first used
How light cure tip is positioned
Photo/light cured sealants
Foods that most likely cause caries

9. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Overgloves
Before etching
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
When pellicle formation occurs

10. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove
used to disinfect surface areas

11. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

12. Remineralize
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
when sealant materials were first used
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

13. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

14. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
When pellicle formation occurs
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Photo/light cured sealants
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

15. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
If sealant makes contact with the glove
No method is totally effective in
leading causes of plaque and caries development

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

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

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18. After a single use
whe overgloves are discarded
Most sealant failures result in
No method is totally effective in
How light cure tip is positioned

19. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
where sealant placement is placed
General tips on sealant materials
leading causes of plaque and caries development

20. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Photo/light cured sealants
Supervision for RDA is...
When pellicle formation occurs

21. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
No method is totally effective in
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Cusp
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

22. 15-20 seconds
Age when first primary tooth comes in
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

23. 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.
The Stensen's duct is located where
When pellicle formation occurs
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

24. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
major salivary glands
Age when permanent first molar comes in
How light cure tip is positioned

25. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Use the explorer to...
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Foods that most likely cause caries
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

26. Stop
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Age when first primary tooth comes in
fluoride

27. 1-2 mm from the tooth
How to rinse etchant
How light cure tip is positioned
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

28. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
The Stensen's duct is located where
Caries is a result of...
Cusp

29. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
General tips on sealant materials
fluoride

30. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Use the explorer to...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

31. Isolate the tooth
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Wharton's duct
Cusp
Before etching

32. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
General tips on sealant materials
Vestibule

33. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Wile using curing light
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

34. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
used to disinfect surface areas
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
A dampened cotton roll is used for
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

35. Lobe
fluoride
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
whe overgloves are discarded
Supervision for RDA is...

36. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Caries is a result of...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Vestibule
General tips on sealant materials

37. Small hole or depression in enamel
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Age when permanent first molar comes in
Pit
Wile using curing light

38. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Foods that most likely cause caries
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

39. Carbohydrates
used to disinfect surface areas
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

40. Chalky - dull - frosty
Use the explorer to...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

41. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Cusp
General tips on sealant materials
where sealant placement is placed
Most common problem with sealants when first used

42. 6 to 10 months
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
The Stensen's duct is located where
Caries is a result of...
Age when first primary tooth comes in

43. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Wharton's duct
Foods that most likely cause caries
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

44. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Filled sealants
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

45. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Photo/light cured sealants
where sealant placement is placed
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

46. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Use the explorer to...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

47. Carbohydrates and bacteria
When pellicle formation occurs
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most common problem with sealants when first used
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

48. 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.
Before etching
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
In case of accidental contact with etching

49. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
The Stensen's duct is located where
where sealant placement is placed
leading causes of plaque and caries development

50. Biocide disinfectant
Most sealant failures result in
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
used to disinfect surface areas
Foods that most likely cause caries