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Dental Sealants

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1. Removing the inhibition layer






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






3. 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.






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






5. 6 to 7 years






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






7. 3 months






8. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






9. Lobe






10. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






11. Biocide disinfectant






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






13. Small hole or depression in enamel






14. Remineralize






15. 1960






16. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






18. Determined by the dentist






19. Chalky - dull - frosty






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






21. Fractures






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






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






24. After a single use






25. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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


27. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






29. High speed handpiece






30. 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.






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






32. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






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






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






36. Poor retention






37. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






39. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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


41. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






42. 15-20 seconds






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






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






45. To make them easier to see






46. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






47. 6 to 10 months






48. Carbohydrates






49. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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