Vocabulary
setting time refers to what?
how long the light cure needs to be on a material until it hardens
After etching we do what next?
rinse and dry
What is articulating paper?
a blue paper used to check high points of a material placed on occlusal surface of a tooth
after we place sealant, what do we do next?
cure with the light cure
What are Sealants?
preventative material used to prevent the formation of cavities on pits and fissures of a tooth
if the bite is too high after the sealant, what do we do?
carve using a carving instrument or use highspeed with white stone
What is etch?
phosphoric acid used to strip enamel of biofilm to help with adhesion in the bonding process
After coronal polish what is the next step?
rinse and dry
What is bonding?
a system used to adhere something to the surface of a tooth
what are the steps in order for sealants?
1) Coronal polish
2) rinse and dry
3) etch
4)rinse and dry
5) place sealant
6)light cure