Sealants Flashcards
what are pits and fissure sealants ?
preventative material
composite
prevent or reduce caries
hygienist can place it
How can sealants success be determined ?
By proper placement and retention
Most common reason for fails is?
inadequate isolation and subsequent contamination
What are the indications to used sealants?
caries active periods (6-15)
teeth with deep pits and fissures
teeth with incipient lesions (class I)
Before sealants are placed what should be perfomed first?
Caries risk assessment
what are some contraindications?
Frank Caries
Well-coalesced pits and fissures
Polish occlusal surface before sealant with?
Tapered prohy brush
pumice slurry
rinse well and dry
What is an enamel acid etched?
phosphoric acid
It increases surface area for the sealant
helps with bonding
What needs to be done for the tooth to have proper adherence?
Isolation and aggresively dry.
Sealants are a caries prevention technique that should be used
in conjunction with fluoride treatments
Sealants only protect
from occlusal caries
