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Dental Sealants

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1. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






2. 6 to 10 months






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






4. Carbohydrates






5. 3 months






6. Determined by the dentist






7. 1960






8. To make them easier to see






9. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






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






11. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






13. Lobe






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.






15. 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.






16. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






18. 1-2 mm from the tooth






19. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






20. Poor retention






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






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






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






24. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






25. Fractures






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






27. Stop






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






29. 15-20 seconds






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

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31. Biocide disinfectant






32. 6 to 7 years






33. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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






35. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






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






38. Small hole or depression in enamel






39. 30 seconds per tooth






40. After a single use






41. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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






43. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






44. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






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






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






48. Remineralize






49. Chalky - dull - frosty






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