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Dental Sealants

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1. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






3. Poor retention






4. 6 to 10 months






5. 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.






6. 3 months






7. High speed handpiece






8. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






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






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


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






12. 1960






13. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






14. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






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






16. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






19. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






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






21. 30 seconds per tooth






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






23. Fractures






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






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






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






27. Small hole or depression in enamel






28. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






30. Stop






31. Determined by the dentist






32. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






33. Carbohydrates






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






35. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






36. Carbohydrates and bacteria






37. 15-20 seconds






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






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






40. Lobe






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






42. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






43. 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.






44. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






45. To make them easier to see






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






47. 6 to 7 years






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






49. Remineralize






50. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey