Pit and Fissure Sealants Flashcards
1
Q
indications for pit and fissure sealants
A
- sound occlusal surface
- noncavitated occlusal lesions
2
Q
contraindications for pit and fissure sealants
A
- dental caries
- cavitated lesions
- shallow pits/fissures
- restored teeth
3
Q
which sealant material is hydrophilic?
A
- glass ionomer
- resin-modified glass ionomer
4
Q
autopolymeriation = \_\_\_\_\_ photopolymerization = \_\_\_\_\_
A
- self-curing
- light-curing
5
Q
polymerization methods
A
autopolymerization, photopolymerization
6
Q
unfilled sealants have a higher ratio of _________ material
A
resin to filler
7
Q
due to low viscosity of _____ ______, they readily flow into pits/fissures
A
unfilled sealants
8
Q
_____ sealants must be checked/adjusted while ____ do not need to be adjusted
A
filled sealants, unfilled sealants
9
Q
______ are thicker
A
filled sealants
10
Q
filled sealants have ________ and resistance to ____
A
increased bonding strength, abrasion/wear
11
Q
steps for light cured sealants
A
- polish, rinse
- isolate/dry
- etch 20 sec, rinse 10-15sec
- primer for 5 sec, dry
- apply sealant
- light cure 40 sec (20 sec Valo LED)
