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Dental Sealants

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1. Stop






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






3. 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.






4. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






5. High speed handpiece






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






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






8. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






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






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






11. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






13. 3 months






14. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






15. Chalky - dull - frosty






16. To make them easier to see






17. Isolate the tooth






18. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






19. Biocide disinfectant






20. Removing the inhibition layer






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






22. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






23. Remineralize






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






25. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






27. Moisture contamination - inadequate etching - pumis used contained fluoride - light suring unit was not emitting enough light.






28. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






29. Determined by the dentist






30. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






31. 30 seconds per tooth






32. 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.






33. Quickly polymerize(harden) when the chemical are mixed together






34. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






35. 6 to 10 months






36. After a single use






37. Discard after expiration date - store in refridgerator and use at room temperature.






38. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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

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40. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






42. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






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






44. Carbohydrates






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






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






47. 15-20 seconds






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






49. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






50. Fractures