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Dental Sealants

Subjects : health-sciences, dentistry

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1. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.
Use the explorer to...
Wile using curing light
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants

2. Rinse with water only for 10 seconds and an additional 10 seconds with water/air spray.
How to rinse etchant
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
where sealant placement is placed
Age when first primary tooth comes in

3. Fractures
Filled sealants
How light cure tip is positioned
Most sealant failures result in
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

4. Isolate the tooth
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Before etching
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Ideally where sealants are placed

5. 1960
Supervision for RDA is...
when sealant materials were first used
Foods that most likely cause caries
Overgloves

6. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva
Vestibule
Pit
General tips on sealant materials
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.

7. Remove and discard the glove - wash your hands with soap and water and reglove.
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
If sealant makes contact with the glove
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

8. Only a dentist(DDS)(RDHAP) - or a certified instructor.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
Photo/light cured sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

9. To make them easier to see
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application
In case of accidental contact with etching
Overgloves
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated

10. Remove any bubbles in the sealant - inspect for voids - testing of adequate retention - verifying properly etched surface
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Use the explorer to...
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

11. Small hole or depression in enamel
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
leading causes of plaque and caries development
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Pit

12. Determined by the dentist
Caries is a result of...
Supervision for RDA is...
Wile using curing light
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

13. Remineralize
fluoride
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
How light cure tip is positioned

14. 3 months
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
If sealant makes contact with the glove

15. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey
Foods that most likely cause caries
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
After sealant has been placed - you should check for

16. Triangular prominence on the occlusal surface of a tooth.
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
May legally place a pit and fissure sealant
Cusp
Most sealant failures result in

17. Chalky - dull - frosty
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Filled sealants
In case of accidental contact with etching

18. 1-2 mm from the tooth
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
How light cure tip is positioned
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces

19. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together
Deantal sealants should be reavaluated every
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
wear all PPE when disinfectin because

20. On children and adults - on permanent teeth
Supervision for RDA is...
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Ideally where sealants are placed
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

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

22. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular
Foods that most likely cause caries
major salivary glands
Ideally where sealants are placed
If sealant makes contact with the glove

23. 6 to 10 months
How light cure tip is positioned
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
Age when first primary tooth comes in

24. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.
Appearance of tooth after acid etchin stage is...
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
Cusp

25. High speed handpiece
A dampened cotton roll is used for
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
Filled sealants

26. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Fissure
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
where sealant placement is placed

27. 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.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
The Stensen's duct is located where
In case of accidental contact with etching

28. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.
Causes of failure of sealant retention
General tips on sealant materials
No method is totally effective in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

29. Immediately after teeth are cleansed - when saliva touches the tooth.
When pellicle formation occurs
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Can make a legal diagnosis of sealant indication

30. Premature occlusal contact - floss contacts for possible material - evaluate for bubbles - voids - or incomplete coverage.
Wile using curing light
whe overgloves are discarded
After sealant has been placed - you should check for
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries

31. 6 to 7 years
Use the explorer to...
When leaving the operatory or touching unprotected surfaces
Age when permanent first molar comes in
fluoride

32. 30 seconds per tooth
Amount of time to light cure etch/bond and sealant
Vestibule
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
Age when permanent first molar comes in

33. Susceptable host - interaction of bacteria - cariogenic diet.
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
Wile using curing light
Causes of failure of sealant retention
Caries is a result of...

34. Stop
According to many studies - if a small caries is sealed underneath a sealant the caries process will
Wile using curing light
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
General tips on sealant materials

35. Use a carver or slow speed handpiece with a polishing bur to remove it.
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
How light cure tip is positioned
It is mandatory to have a completed healthhistory before pit and fissure sealants because
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

36. Biocide disinfectant
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant
whe overgloves are discarded
used to disinfect surface areas
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely

37. 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.
Fissure
patients that may benefit from dental sealants
Advancement of decay is dependant on...
The RDA cannot use this at any time to prepare a tooth for a sealant

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

39. Dri aid/dry tip - saliva ejector - lingua fix - cotton rolls - rubber dam - high volume evacuation.
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Ideally where sealants are placed
whe overgloves are discarded
Methods of isolation

40. Re-etch for 10 seconds - rinse - dry - and then place sealant.
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement
Nutrient that is leading cause of plaque and caries
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
Before etching

41. After a single use
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Wile using curing light
Pit
whe overgloves are discarded

42. Removing the inhibition layer
A dampened cotton roll is used for
uto polymerized/self-cured sealants
fluoride
Cusp

43. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients
Overgloves
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
The fundamentals for sealants with ideal retention include
How to rinse etchant

44. More likely to need occlusal adjustments than unfilled sealants.
Filled sealants
If hardened excess sealant material is evident
Foods that most likely cause caries
Wharton's duct

45. Poor retention
Age when first primary tooth comes in
Most common problem with sealants when first used
Molars have a-------- for each cusp.
A dampened cotton roll is used for

46. Biological contaminates stay suspended in aerosol mist for long periods of time.
When pellicle formation occurs
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
whe overgloves are discarded
These should not be supplemented prior to a sealant application

47. Reseal only the portion that has been lost
Why pit and fissure sealants are indicated
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Causes of failure of sealant retention

48. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.
wear all PPE when disinfectin because
Small amounts of enamel that are etched - but not covered by sealant material will most likely
General tips on sealant materials
When pellicle formation occurs

49. 15-20 seconds
when sealant materials were first used
Amount of time ethcant should be left on...
Photo/light cured sealants
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal but before sealant placement

50. The sheild should be surface disinfected after use - operator and patient should never look directly at the curing light when in use.
Wile using curing light
If sealant makes contact with the glove
general treatment for sealant that has been partially lost
Wharton's duct