sealants, caries, periodontal disease

Question 1

Is it legal for an RDA to place and adjust dental sealants

Answer 1

yes; as long as they adjust with low speed hand-piece

Question 2

factors for early childhood caries consist of (4)

Answer 2

low income, particular ethnic groups, lack of water fluoridation and lack of public awareness

Question 3

highest risk for decay in life is what age

Answer 3

6-15 years

Question 4

indications of sealants

Answer 4

teeth fully erupted, opposite tooth displays same deep grooves, no proximal decay, deep pits and fissures

Question 5

contraindications of sealants

Answer 5

incipient lesion present, proximal decay present, tooth not fully erupted, smooth occlusal surface, primary teeth close to shedding

Question 6

what are the 3 sealant materials

Answer 6

cyanoacrylate, dimethylacrylate, methylacrylate

Question 7

what are the allergens caused by sealant material

Answer 7

acrylates (plastic)

Question 8

what do sealants with fillers require

Answer 8

bite adjustment

Question 9

do sealants that are unfilled require a bite adjustment

Answer 9

no

Question 10

unfilled sealant material is composed of

Answer 10

organic material

Question 11

main purpose of sealant application

Answer 11

preventive and non-invasive

Question 12

the marginal rider on occlusal surfaces is the

Answer 12

rounded, raised border on mesial and distal of posterior teeth

Question 13

what factors contribute to caries formation

Answer 13

diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates, specific bacteria, susceptible teeth

Question 14

precaution for 37% acid etch

Answer 14

it is an acid so it can burn the mucosa if comes in contact

Question 15

shelf life of sealant material

Answer 15

18-36 months

Question 16

purpose of caries risk test (saliva flow test)

Answer 16

detect number of cariogenic bacteria present in saliva

Question 17

successful sealant placement is accompanied with a

Answer 17

low viscosity, low solubility material, and tooth material compatibility

Question 18

formation of periodontal disease

Answer 18

initial lesion, established lesion and advanced lesion

Question 19

what contributes to the formation of periodontal disease

Answer 19

smoking, genetics, stress

Question 20

what is gingivitis associated with

Answer 20

plaque only

Question 21

is gingivitis reversible

Answer 21

yes

Question 22

the tissues response to plaque accumulation is

Answer 22

inflammation (gingivitis)

Question 23

periodontitis is the

Answer 23

loss of attachment of soft tissues to bone

Question 24

appearance of sub gingival calculus

Answer 24

darkened in colour

Question 25

the most common type of periodontitis is

Answer 25

chronic periodontitis

Question 26

local factors of periodontal disease

Answer 26

overhangs, rough margins on direct and indirect restorations