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Dental Sealants

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






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






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






4. Fractures






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






6. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






7. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.






8. High speed handpiece






9. 30 seconds per tooth






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

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11. Lobe






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






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






14. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.






15. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






16. Biocide disinfectant






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






18. Carbohydrates






19. Small hole or depression in enamel






20. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.






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






22. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






23. 1-2 mm from the tooth






24. Poor retention






25. Determined by the dentist






26. 1960






27. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






29. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






30. 15-20 seconds






31. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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






33. Chalky - dull - frosty






34. To make them easier to see






35. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






36. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






38. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






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






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






41. Isolate the tooth






42. 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.






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






44. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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

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46. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






47. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






49. 3 months






50. Carbohydrates and bacteria