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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. 6 to 10 months
When pellicle formation occurs
Age when permanent first molar comes in
when sealant materials were first used
Age when first primary tooth comes in

2. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Age when permanent first molar comes in

3. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments
Foods that most likely cause caries
When pellicle formation occurs
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

4. Patient could have angina pectoris - high blood pressure - hepatitis b - Tb - or any other condition.
Cusp
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

5. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
Photo/light cured sealants
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Vestibule

6. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Foods that most likely cause caries
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Fissure

7. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
Fissure
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Age when permanent first molar comes in
used to disinfect surface areas

8. 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.
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
when sealant materials were first used
No method is totally effective in
patients that may benefit from dental sealants

9. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Wile using curing light
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

10. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
Pit
Use the explorer to...
Ideally where sealants are placed

11. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
The Stensen's duct is located where
Ideally where sealants are placed

12. Lobe
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

13. To make them easier to see
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
major salivary glands
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
A dampened cotton roll is used for

14. 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.
Before etching
In case of accidental contact with etching
Age when first primary tooth comes in
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

15. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
Caries is a result of...
Wile using curing light
General tips on sealant materials
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

16. 15-20 seconds
Age when permanent first molar comes in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
when sealant materials were first used

17. Carbohydrates
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

18. 3 months
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
major salivary glands
Vestibule

19. Remineralize
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Use the explorer to...

20. 1960
when sealant materials were first used
Use the explorer to...
How to rinse etchant
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant

21. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Methods of isolation
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
How to rinse etchant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

22. Determined by the dentist
Supervision for RDA is...
Foods that most likely cause caries
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

23. Isolate the tooth
Before etching
When pellicle formation occurs
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
If sealant makes contact with the glove

24. RDA with sealant certification - RDAEF - RDH - DDS.
Vestibule
When pellicle formation occurs
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Fissure

25. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.
fluoride
Vestibule
How to rinse etchant
Use the explorer to...

26. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Caries is a result of...
How light cure tip is positioned
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every

27. Chalky - dull - frosty
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Cusp

28. Biocide disinfectant
Use the explorer to...
Ideally where sealants are placed
used to disinfect surface areas
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...

29. Fractures
Most sealant failures result in
Age when permanent first molar comes in
whe overgloves are discarded
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...

30. Carbohydrates and bacteria
when sealant materials were first used
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
leading causes of plaque and caries development

31. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
when sealant materials were first used
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Overgloves

32. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Cusp
when sealant materials were first used
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Advancement of decay is dependant on...

33. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
A dampened cotton roll is used for
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove

34. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
How light cure tip is positioned
when sealant materials were first used
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Cusp

35. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Overgloves
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
How to rinse etchant

36. 30 seconds per tooth
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

37. After a single use
Vestibule
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
whe overgloves are discarded

38. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Age when first primary tooth comes in
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

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

40. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
major salivary glands

41. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
major salivary glands
whe overgloves are discarded
Supervision for RDA is...

42. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Methods of isolation
If sealant makes contact with the glove

43. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
where sealant placement is placed
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Most common problem with sealants when first used

44. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
where sealant placement is placed
Filled sealants
used to disinfect surface areas

45. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
When pellicle formation occurs

46. High speed handpiece
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The Stensen's duct is located where

47. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
General tips on sealant materials
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
leading causes of plaque and caries development

48. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
The Stensen's duct is located where
Vestibule
When pellicle formation occurs
No method is totally effective in

49. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Cusp
Caries is a result of...

50. 6 to 7 years
Wile using curing light
Age when permanent first molar comes in
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
In case of accidental contact with etching