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Pit and fissure
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Dentistry
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09/24/2012

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Term
DMFT
Definition
decayed, missing, filled tooth
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Checking for interproximal areas is done with?
Definition
Floss
Term
The clinical crown is
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Supragingival
Term
Check occlusion on a sealant
Definition
After placing the sealant
Term
Normal teeth are coalesced
Definition
True
Term
Surfaces indicated for pit and fissure sealants
Definition
Occlusal, buccal and lingual
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Is moisture a source Required to prevent heat build-up?
Definition
No
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Sealants are cured both chemically and with light?
Definition
True, both are used
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Who can apply sealants?
Definition
RDA/DD who passed state approval exams
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How does an etched surface appear?
Definition
Chalky and frosty
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True or false, a well coalesced pit and fissure is blended and shallow, therefor a sealant is not needed.
Definition
True
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How long is acid etch placed for? Rinsed for?
Definition
Placed for 15-30 seconds and rinsed for 20-30 (might be the other way around)
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The curing light is placed how many mm above the surface?
Definition
2mm
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How many mm is the acid etch applied beyond the area to be sealed?
Definition
2mm
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Yes or no, are sealants technique sensitive?
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Yes
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Equipment and supplies used during the application of sealants (9)
Definition
Curing light (shield)
Protective eyewear
Hand pieces (contra angle and low speed)
Hollenback
LVE, HVE, tri-tip
Floss
Articulating paper
Etchant
Non-fluoride paste
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True or false? You would apply sealant on a carious tooth.
Definition
False
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T or F, you would apply sealant on a tooth with deep open grooves.
Definition
True
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T or F, teeth should be polished with fluoride prior to sealants.
Definition
False
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