Pit/Fissure Flashcards
__________% of caries in permanent teeth occurs in pits and fissures
90%
when is risk of caries greatest?
during first years after eruption
what is the cariostatic property of sealants?
the physical obstruction of the pits and fissures
what does the long-term success depend on for sealants?
routine follow-up as well as maintaining the integrity of the sealant
when do you not seal a tooth?
-tooth cannot be isolated
-proximal restoration involves pit and fissure surfaces
-life expectancy of the primary tooth is short
what would be the rationale for non-tx with sealants?
-excellent hygiene
-pt lives in a fluoridated area
-no active caries
-no history of caries
-occlusal anatomy is not prominent
-teeth in question have been erupted for several years
T/F sealants should only be placed for those 12 and under
False. adults and seniors with compromised salivary flow would also benefit from sealants
kids receiving sealants are _____% less likely to experience any restorative service over the next 5 years compared to those who received no sealant
72%
what will be used to clean the grooves for sealants?
3% hydrogen peroxide
what is the most critical issue with sealants?
saliva contamination = sealant will not adheare
use of the ______% pohophoic acid will be used for ______ sec for sealants
35%, 20 sec
with ultraseal XT hydro there is ______% filled resin in it
53%
T/F ultraseal is hydrophobic
false hydrophillic
T/F some sealants contain BPA
false all are BPA free
how long should you wait before curing sealant
10-20 sec (allows to penetrate the fissure)
