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Dental Sealants

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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. 1960






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






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






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






9. On adult teeth where there is caries susceptability






10. Hardens during exposure to curing light.






11. Isolate the tooth






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






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






14. Least beneficial on smooth areas of the teeth.






15. On children and adults - on permanent teeth






16. After a single use






17. High speed handpiece






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






19. Reseal only the portion that has been lost






20. Can never replace examination gloves in treating patients






21. Family influences - eruption stages - surface morphology.






22. Parotid - Sublingual - vestibule - submandibular






23. 6 to 7 years






24. 1-2 mm from the tooth






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






26. Small hole or depression in enamel






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






28. Carbohydrates and bacteria






29. Prophy paste with fluoride and fluoride treatments






30. Cleanliness and dryness of the tooth.






31. Fractures






32. Stop






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






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

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35. 15-20 seconds






36. Remineralize






37. Chalky - dull - frosty






38. Fruit roll-ups - dried fruit and honey






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






40. Carbohydrates






41. 6 to 10 months






42. Determined by the dentist






43. Biocide disinfectant






44. Removing the inhibition layer






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






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






47. Wear overgloves over examination gloves






48. 30 seconds per tooth






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






50. Poor retention