Module 19 ch. 36

Question 1

A sealant is an _____ (resin) that flows and bonds to the enamel by ______ retention after the ___ process proceeds.

Answer 1

organic polymer
mechanical
etch

Question 2

The acid etch produces _____ in the enamel

Answer 2

irregularities/micropores

Question 3

What are the 3 available types of sealants available.

Answer 3

filled
unfilled
fluoride releasing

Question 4

Self-curing is also called _______

Answer 4

autopolymerized

Question 5

advantages of self-cured sealant material

Answer 5

no special equipment

Question 6

Disadvantages of self-cured sealant material

Answer 6

working time

Question 7

Visible Light-cured sealant material is also called

Answer 7

photopolymerized

Question 8

Disadvantages to visible light cured sealant material

Answer 8

extra costs and time

Question 9

What is the purpose of the filler in a sealant material

Answer 9

increase bond strength

increase resistance to wear

Question 10

What are the 2 components in filled sealant material

Answer 10

glass

quartz

Question 11

Unfilled sealant material is ___ resistant to abrasion

Answer 11

less

Question 12

The benefit of fluoride releasing sealant material is _______

Answer 12

remineralization of incipient caries in pits and fissures

Question 13

Patients with _______ from medications, patients undergoing _________ and patients with _____ Caries all benefit from having sealants

Answer 13

Xerostomia
Orthodontics
Incipient

Question 14

Contraindications for sealants are when there is evidence of adjacent ___ caries and when pit and fissures are _____ or the patient is in ______ caries risk

Answer 14

proximal
coalesced (shallow)
caries

Question 15

_______ handed dentistry is recommended for placing a sealant

Answer 15

4

Question 16

Success of retention depends on the ?

Answer 16

maintaining a dry field during process

Question 17

What 3 methods are used to prep the tooth for a sealant

Answer 17

polishing cup
toothbrush
air-powder polisher

Question 18

You should air dry the tooth for ____ sec

Answer 18

10

Question 19

What are the 3 types of etch?

Which type is best?

Answer 19

Liquid
gel
**Semi-gel

Question 20

What type of etch is used?

Answer 20

15-30% phosphoric acid

Question 21

You should etch for __ to _ sec

Answer 21

15-60

Question 22

Dry the tooth for ____ sec after etching

Answer 22

15-20

Question 23

A tooth is etched adequately if it appears?

Answer 23

chalky white

Question 24

Cure the sealant for ____ sec

Answer 24

20-30

Question 25

Which type of sealants need occlusal adjustment if filled too high?

Answer 25

filled

Question 26

You should examine sealants how often?

Answer 26

each maintenance/recall apt.