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Dental Sealants

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






2. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






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






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

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6. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






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






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

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9. Carbohydrates and bacteria






10. 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.






11. Removing the inhibition layer






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






13. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






14. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






15. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






16. Fractures






17. Isolate the tooth






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






19. 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.






20. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






21. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






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






23. Carbohydrates






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






25. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






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






27. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






28. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






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






30. 30 seconds per tooth






31. 1960






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






33. 3 months






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






35. Determined by the dentist






36. Biocide disinfectant






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






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






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






40. 1-2 mm from the tooth






41. 6 to 10 months






42. Lobe






43. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






44. Poor retention






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






46. Remineralize






47. High speed handpiece






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






49. Small hole or depression in enamel






50. Chalky - dull - frosty