how do sealants work - correct answer pits and fissures on teeth are tiny that even a single toothbrush bristle is too large to enter for cleaning purposes
indication for dental sealants - correct answer some maxillary central and lateral may have deep pits that could be protected by sealant...
how do sealants work - correct answer pits and fissures on teeth are tiny that even a single toothbrush
bristle is too large to enter for cleaning purposes
indication for dental sealants - correct answer some maxillary central and lateral may have deep pits
that could be protected by sealants
self curing - correct answer includes base and catalyst
light cured - correct answer -do not require mixing
-visible light cured sealants are polymerized by photo iniators in the resin
fillers- unfilled resin - correct answer -unfilled sealant material does not require occlusal adjustment
because the natural wear is sufficient to establish occlusion
fillers - filled resin - correct answer filled does not require adjustment
contraindications for sealants - correct answer -pt uncooperative
-tooth not fully erupted
-tooth has restoration already
-tooth has proximal decay
-lack of pits and fissures on teeth
-primary teeth are to be lost soon
unfilled resin - correct answer ...
, placement technique of sealants - correct answer -1st step is to clean enamel
-retention of a sealant is attained by etching the enamel with 37% phosphoric acid to allow penetration
of the resin sealant
-after etching the tooth will appear frosty white
preventing problems with sealants - correct answer etching
bite interference by sealant
etching - problem - correct answer make sure it does not contact tissues or adjacent teeth
-wasn't etched properly
bite interference by sealant - correct answer -make sure not to overload tooth with material
-this can cause sore teeth or jaws
-make sure to check with articulating paper
storage and use - correct answer -replace caps immediately after use
-do not store material near eugenol containing materials
-make sure to read directions to know if it needs to be stored in fridge or not
trouble shooting - correct answer moisture contamination is the most common cause of sealant loss :
maintain good isolation
what is primary reason childrens teeth not protected by sealants - correct answer lack of public
awareness
**nearly ___of all cavities occur in the _______________of the posterior teeth - correct answer 84% ,
pits and fissures
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