Dental Sealants

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1. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
No method is totally effective in
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Most common problem with sealants when first used
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will


2. Hardens during exposure to curing light.
major salivary glands
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Photo/light cured sealants


3. Imperfect joining of enamel and a narrow linear depression at the developmental occlusal groove.
Supervision for RDA is...
In case of accidental contact with etching
Fissure
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication


4. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
Wharton's duct
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
How to rinse etchant
fluoride


5. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Age when permanent first molar comes in
used to disinfect surface areas
If hardened excess sealant material is evident


6. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Before etching
Age when permanent first molar comes in


7. To make them easier to see
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
When pellicle formation occurs
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when first primary tooth comes in


8. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Methods of isolation
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
If sealant makes contact with the glove
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces


9. Small hole or depression in enamel
Pit
Filled sealants
Methods of isolation
used to disinfect surface areas


10. 15-20 seconds
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
fluoride
When pellicle formation occurs
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.


11. Fractures
fluoride
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Most sealant failures result in


12. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Wharton's duct
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because


13. 3 months
fluoride
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Most sealant failures result in
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...


14. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
Cusp
Use the explorer to...


15. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Filled sealants
whe overgloves are discarded
The Stensen's duct is located where


16. 30 seconds per tooth
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
major salivary glands
Cusp
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant


17. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
How light cure tip is positioned
Vestibule
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant


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


19. Remineralize
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because


20. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Wharton's duct
major salivary glands
Photo/light cured sealants


21. 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.
Cusp
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
In case of accidental contact with etching
used to disinfect surface areas


22. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Supervision for RDA is...
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Pit
Age when permanent first molar comes in


23. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
Wharton's duct
where sealant placement is placed
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
The Stensen's duct is located where


24. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
where sealant placement is placed
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Before etching
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because


25. Carbohydrates
Ideally where sealants are placed
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Wharton's duct
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every


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


27. Wear overgloves over examination gloves
fluoride
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application


28. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Photo/light cured sealants
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant


29. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
How light cure tip is positioned
General tips on sealant materials
Most common problem with sealants when first used
A dampened cotton roll is used for


30. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Fissure
Wile using curing light
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How to rinse etchant


31. Lobe
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
fluoride
Vestibule


32. Carbohydrates and bacteria
used to disinfect surface areas
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
leading causes of plaque and caries development


33. 6 to 10 months
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Wharton's duct
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Most common problem with sealants when first used


34. Determined by the dentist
Vestibule
when sealant materials were first used
Supervision for RDA is...
General tips on sealant materials


35. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
How light cure tip is positioned
If sealant makes contact with the glove
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
When pellicle formation occurs


36. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Pit


37. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Wile using curing light
Cusp
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Pit


38. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
The Stensen's duct is located where


39. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Age when permanent first molar comes in
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Fissure
Foods that most likely cause caries


40. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Ideally where sealants are placed
How light cure tip is positioned


41. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
When pellicle formation occurs


42. 1-2 mm from the tooth
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Vestibule
How light cure tip is positioned
Before etching


43. Poor retention
How to rinse etchant
Most common problem with sealants when first used
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
The Stensen's duct is located where


44. Biocide disinfectant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Pit
used to disinfect surface areas
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will


45. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Causes of failure of sealant retention
General tips on sealant materials


46. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Caries is a result of...
Foods that most likely cause caries
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
whe overgloves are discarded


47. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth
Overgloves
No method is totally effective in
Photo/light cured sealants
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will


48. High speed handpiece
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
When pellicle formation occurs
How light cure tip is positioned
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant


49. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
when sealant materials were first used
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident


50. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
Vestibule
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication
Age when first primary tooth comes in