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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
Use the explorer to...
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Wile using curing light
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

2. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Methods of isolation
In case of accidental contact with etching

3. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Wharton's duct
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Vestibule

4. 6 to 7 years
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
How to rinse etchant
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in

5. To make them easier to see
whe overgloves are discarded
Wharton's duct
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

6. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Before etching
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
major salivary glands

7. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
whe overgloves are discarded
Wharton's duct
When pellicle formation occurs
Use the explorer to...

8. Carbohydrates
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Caries is a result of...
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

9. Chalky - dull - frosty
used to disinfect surface areas
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
General tips on sealant materials
whe overgloves are discarded

10. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
How light cure tip is positioned
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
General tips on sealant materials
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

11. Biocide disinfectant
major salivary glands
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Methods of isolation
used to disinfect surface areas

12. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
The Stensen's duct is located where
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Most sealant failures result in
fluoride

13. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
In case of accidental contact with etching
Caries is a result of...
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
major salivary glands

14. 30 seconds per tooth
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Methods of isolation
Fissure
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

15. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Fissure
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

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.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Fissure
fluoride

17. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Supervision for RDA is...
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
How to rinse etchant
Wile using curing light

18. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Caries is a result of...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

19. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
where sealant placement is placed
Cusp
Foods that most likely cause caries
No method is totally effective in

20. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Wharton's duct
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because

21. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
How light cure tip is positioned
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Foods that most likely cause caries
when sealant materials were first used

22. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Use the explorer to...
How light cure tip is positioned
where sealant placement is placed
Cusp

23. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Foods that most likely cause caries
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

24. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Wharton's duct
Cusp
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Methods of isolation

25. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

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

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27. Isolate the tooth
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Before etching
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

28. Fractures
How to rinse etchant
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most sealant failures result in

29. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Causes of failure of sealant retention
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant

30. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
whe overgloves are discarded
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Pit

31. Small hole or depression in enamel
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Pit
How to rinse etchant
If sealant makes contact with the glove

32. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Overgloves
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Methods of isolation

33. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
whe overgloves are discarded
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Causes of failure of sealant retention
If sealant makes contact with the glove

34. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Use the explorer to...
The Stensen's duct is located where
General tips on sealant materials

35. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
Most sealant failures result in
If sealant makes contact with the glove
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

36. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
whe overgloves are discarded
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
major salivary glands
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

37. High speed handpiece
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

38. Determined by the dentist
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Supervision for RDA is...
Before etching
How light cure tip is positioned

39. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Wile using curing light
Filled sealants
Age when first primary tooth comes in
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

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.
General tips on sealant materials
used to disinfect surface areas
A dampened cotton roll is used for
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost

42. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
A dampened cotton roll is used for
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Causes of failure of sealant retention

43. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
when sealant materials were first used
Photo/light cured sealants
Methods of isolation

44. 3 months
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Most common problem with sealants when first used

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.
Most common problem with sealants when first used
In case of accidental contact with etching
Wile using curing light
If sealant makes contact with the glove

46. Stop
Fissure
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
when sealant materials were first used

47. Carbohydrates and bacteria
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
In case of accidental contact with etching
Causes of failure of sealant retention
leading causes of plaque and caries development

48. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
used to disinfect surface areas
General tips on sealant materials
If hardened excess sealant material is evident

49. 1-2 mm from the tooth
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
How light cure tip is positioned
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Fissure

50. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
where sealant placement is placed
Supervision for RDA is...
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication