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Dental Sealants

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1. Remineralize






2. Biocide disinfectant






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. Lobe






8. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






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






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






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






12. Carbohydrates






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






14. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






15. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






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






17. Carbohydrates and bacteria






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

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19. Cleaning the pits and fissures of a tooth






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






21. After a single use






22. Isolate the tooth






23. To make them easier to see






24. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






25. High speed handpiece






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






27. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






28. 30 seconds per tooth






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






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






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






32. Small hole or depression in enamel






33. Determined by the dentist






34. 1960






35. 15-20 seconds






36. Located between the cheek and facial gingiva






37. Poor retention






38. 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.






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






40. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






41. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






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






43. 6 to 7 years






44. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






45. Fractures






46. Removing the inhibition layer






47. Stop






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






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






50. 1-2 mm from the tooth