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Dental Sealants

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






2. Lobe






3. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






4. 6 to 7 years






5. To make them easier to see






6. Remineralize






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






8. Carbohydrates






9. Chalky - dull - frosty






10. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






11. Biocide disinfectant






12. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






14. 30 seconds per tooth






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






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.






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






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






19. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






21. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






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






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






25. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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

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27. Isolate the tooth






28. Fractures






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






30. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






31. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






33. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






34. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface






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






36. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






37. High speed handpiece






38. Determined by the dentist






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






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

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






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






43. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






44. 3 months






45. 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.






46. Stop






47. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






49. 1-2 mm from the tooth






50. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.