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Chapter 35: Sealants Flashcards

1
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an organic polymer (resin) that flows into the pit or fissure of a posterior tooth and bonds by mechanical retention to the tooth.

A

pit and fissure sealant

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Topically applied fluorides protect ______ tooth surfaces more than occlusal surfaces; dental sealants reduce the incidence of occlusal dental caries.

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smooth

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3
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Sealant application is a part of a complete prevention program, not an ____ procedure.

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isolated

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4
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by using an acid-etchant process, the enamel could be altered to increase ____

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retention

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Purposes of the Sealant

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-Provide a physical barrier to the pit or fissure.
-Fill the pit or fissure as deep as possible
-Provide continued protection in the depth of the micropore

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purposes of acid etch

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-To produce irregularities or micropores in the enamel.

-Allow the liquid resin to penetrate into the micropores and create a BOND or MECHANICAL LOCKING

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7
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The clinician decides which material will be most beneficial depending on:

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-An assessment of patient needs.
-Sealant placement environment.
-Available supplies.

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Criteria for the Ideal Sealant

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-prolonged bonding to the enamel.
- biocompatible with oral tissues.
- simple application .
- free-flowing, low-viscosity
- low solubility in the oral environment.

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9
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A majority of sealants in clinical use are made of______

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bis-GMA

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10
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Classification by the Method of Polymerization:

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-Self-cured or autopolymerized
-Visible light-cured or photopolymerized

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Classification by Filler Content

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-filled
-unfilled
-flouride releasing

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purpose of filler :

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inrease bond strength and resistance to abrasion and wear

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13
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-Clear, does not contain particles.
Less resistant to abrasion and wear.
-May not require occlusal adjustment after placement, so provides an advantage for school and community health programs where sealants are placed.

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unfilled

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14
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type of filler:

Purpose: to enhance caries resistance.

Action: remineralization of incipient caries at the base of the pit or fissure.

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flouride releasing

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15
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Classification of fillers by Color

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clear, tinted, and opaque.

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16
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Individual patient benefit of sealants will depend on the following:

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-Health, diet, and lifestyle.
-Age of tooth and past caries experience.
-Tooth anatomy.

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17
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The following risk factors will lead to an increased risk of dental caries:

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-Xerostomia: from medications or other reasons.
-orthodontic patient
-Incipient pit and fissure caries (limited to the enamel) with NO radiographic evidence of caries on an adjacent proximal surface.
-Low socioeconomic status.
-Diet high in sugars.
-Inadequate daily oral health care.

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18
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place sealant as soon as the tooth is ________

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fully erupted

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19
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Contraindications for Sealant Placement

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-Radiographic evidence of adjacent proximal dental caries.
-Pit and fissures are well coalesced and self-cleansing; low caries risk.
-Tooth not completely erupted.
-Primary tooth near exfoliation.

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20
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A pit or fissure may contain the following:

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-Dental biofilm, pellicle, debris.
-Rarely but possibly intact remnants of tooth development.

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21
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why should you clean the tooth prior to acid etching?

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increases sealant retention

22
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Microscopic examination of pits and fissures after sealant application has shown the sealant material often does not penetrate to the bottom because ______ ,_____, and _________ prevent passage of the material

A

residual debris, cleaning agents, and trapped air

23
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The bacteria in incipient dental caries at the base of a well-sealed pit or fissure have no access to _____ required for survival.

A

nutrients

24
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Retention of sealant depends on maintaining a __ _____ during etching and sealant placement.

A

dry field

25
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application method of choice for complete isolation.

A

rubber dam

26
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isolation tools

A

rubber dam
cotton rolls

27
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Creates micropores to increase the surface area and provide retention for the sealant.
Removes contamination from the enamel surface.
Provides antibacterial action.

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etchant

28
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Purpose:

-Prepare the tooth for acid etch.
-Eliminate moisture and contamination.

A

drying the tooth

29
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Etchant solution forms

A

Phosphoric acid: 15%–50%,

depends on the product and manufacturer.

30
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Occlusal wear: unfilled sealants wear down via ______ to the correct height; filled sealants require _______

A

normal attrition
occlusal adjustment

31
Q

Dental sealants need to be in place to prevent caries, and should be checked for the following:

A

retention
need for replacement

32
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Sealants are indicated for teeth with deep pits and fissures, preferably in recently _____ teeth (i.e., within previous 4 years)

A

erupted

33
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____ molars also may be sealed to reduce the caries rate and premature tooth loss

A

primary

34
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Sealants should be used as part of a preventive program that includes the use of:

A

fluorides,
dietary considerations
plaque control
regular dental examinations

35
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Indications for Sealant Placement

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-The tooth on the opposite side of the mouth has similar pits and fissures.
-Adjacent molars have or need occlusal restorations
-The tooth is newly erupted.
-The tooth is fully erupted
-No proximal decay
-Used in conjunction with a fluoride program

36
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Contraindications to Sealant Placement

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• Lack of deep pits and fissures
• Obvious dental decay
• Proximal surface decay
• Insufficiently erupted teeth
• Primary teeth expected to be lost soon
• Poor patient cooperation in the dental chair

37
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supplied as a two-part system (base and catalyst). When these pastes are mixed together, they quickly polymerize (harden).

A

self cured materials

38
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do not require mixing. polymerized by photo initiators in the resin that are sensitive to the visible blue light spectrum.

A

light cured sealants

39
Q

these coloured sealants are more popular because they are easier to see during application and during checks for sealant retention on subsequent office visits.

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Tinted or opaque

40
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purpose of _____ material in the sealant is to make it more wear resistant.

A

filler

41
Q

filled and unfilled sealants penetrate the fissures equally well, with no difference in
microleakage

t or f

A

true

42
Q

Self-cured sealants polymerize to final set within approximately _ minutes from the start of mixing the two components

A

2

43
Q

Maxillary and mandibular _____ molars are the teeth that most frequently lose sealants, probably because they are the most difficult teeth for which to maintain isolation when a rubber dam is not used.

A

second

44
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What happens to the portions of the tooth that are etched and not covered with sealant material?

A

enamel begins remineralization after 24-hour exposure to calcium phosphate salts in the saliva.

45
Q

Most sealant failures will occur within the first _ to _ months,

A

3-6

46
Q

are sometimes used by the dentist before dental sealants are applied to open the fissures, to remove any slight decay, and/or to prepare the site for placement of a sealant.

A

Microabrasion (air abrasion) units

47
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Because etching agents contain phosphoric acid, patients and dental personnel should always wear _________ when etching agents are used.

A

protective eye wear

48
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the primary cause of failure of sealant retention. Inadequate etching is also a factor in loss of sealant retention.

A

Moisture contamination

49
Q

how long the sealant remains on the tooth.

A

sealant retention

50
Q

When dental sealants are properly placed, it is not uncommon for them to last from _ to _ years.

A

5-10

51
Q

Sealant material contains
___ resins. Do not use sealants on patients with known ____ allergies.

A

acrylate

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