Pit And Fissure Sealant Exam Review Flashcards
Few children are protected by sealants primarily because of
Lack of public awareness
Demineralization of the enamel is the first stage of
Incipient caries
One third of preschool children are affected by early childhood diseases. T or F?
True
What is found in large numbers of dental plaque and is known as disease producing bacteria?
Mutants streptococci
Using ____ can slow or prevent the caries process
Fluoride
What type of decay occurs surrounding an existing restoration?
Recurrent caries
By using a detector and color caries detection dyes can detect _____
Decay and carries
What type of caries is found in elderly patients?
Root caries
The purpose of filler material in the sealant is to make it more wear resistant. T or F?
True
What threw colors are sealant materials supplied in?
Clear, tinted, opaque
Polymerization methods include self cured and ____ cured
Light
____% of properly placed sealants are effective in protecting teeth against cavities
100%
Not placing sealants or using the “no touch” technique is recommended for patients who are allergic to acrylate. T or F?
True
Why is microabrasion sometimes used before sealants are applied?
To open fissures, remove any slight decay, and prepare sight for placement of sealant
Properly placed sealants usually last
5-10 years
Will dental caries occur if the sealant remains in place?
No
Fluoride is released after polymerization in some brands of sealant material. T or F?
True
In the first ______ is when most sealant failure will occur.
3-6 months
Moisture contamination and _____ is a factor in sealant retention
Inadequate etching
____ reduces the acid to teeth and increases the flow of saliva
Xylitol
Excess sealant material in the contact area results in blocked contact. _____ helps alleviate this error.
Flossing
Sealing the margins of amalgam and composite restorations with unfilled resins prevents microleakage, arrests the program of caries, and preserves tooth structure. T or F?
True
In an effort to achieve complete coverage you should use a mouth mirror and an ____ and gently trace the sealant.
Explorer
___% of children are not protected by sealants due to lack of public awareness
30
The ____ process requires a susceptible tooth and a diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates and specific bacteria
Caries/ decay
