Pit And Fissure Sealant Exam Review

Question 1

Few children are protected by sealants primarily because of

Answer 1

Lack of public awareness

Question 2

Demineralization of the enamel is the first stage of

Answer 2

Incipient caries

Question 3

One third of preschool children are affected by early childhood diseases. T or F?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is found in large numbers of dental plaque and is known as disease producing bacteria?

Answer 4

Mutants streptococci

Question 5

Using ____ can slow or prevent the caries process

Answer 5

Fluoride

Question 6

What type of decay occurs surrounding an existing restoration?

Answer 6

Recurrent caries

Question 7

By using a detector and color caries detection dyes can detect _____

Answer 7

Decay and carries

Question 8

What type of caries is found in elderly patients?

Answer 8

Root caries

Question 9

The purpose of filler material in the sealant is to make it more wear resistant. T or F?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What threw colors are sealant materials supplied in?

Answer 10

Clear, tinted, opaque

Question 11

Polymerization methods include self cured and ____ cured

Answer 11

Light

Question 12

____% of properly placed sealants are effective in protecting teeth against cavities

Answer 12

100%

Question 13

Not placing sealants or using the “no touch” technique is recommended for patients who are allergic to acrylate. T or F?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Why is microabrasion sometimes used before sealants are applied?

Answer 14

To open fissures, remove any slight decay, and prepare sight for placement of sealant

Question 15

Properly placed sealants usually last

Answer 15

5-10 years

Question 16

Will dental caries occur if the sealant remains in place?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Fluoride is released after polymerization in some brands of sealant material. T or F?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

In the first ______ is when most sealant failure will occur.

Answer 18

3-6 months

Question 19

Moisture contamination and _____ is a factor in sealant retention

Answer 19

Inadequate etching

Question 20

____ reduces the acid to teeth and increases the flow of saliva

Answer 20

Xylitol

Question 21

Excess sealant material in the contact area results in blocked contact. _____ helps alleviate this error.

Answer 21

Flossing

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

In an effort to achieve complete coverage you should use a mouth mirror and an ____ and gently trace the sealant.

Answer 23

Explorer

Question 24

___% of children are not protected by sealants due to lack of public awareness

Answer 24

30

Question 25

The ____ process requires a susceptible tooth and a diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates and specific bacteria

Answer 25

Caries/ decay