DS1
what is a thin covering on a tooth??
a dental sealant
what goes on a sealant tray?
basic, air water syringe tip, cotton rolls, sealant,
etch, 2x2
would you put sealant on a tooth with proximal caries?
no
what determines the effectiveness of dental sealants?
retention
true or false. can the light cause damage to the eyes if not properly used?
true
What color can sealant be?
Clear,tinted or opaque(white)
why would the bite be high after applying dental sealants?
too much material
"Type of material that is polymerized by chemical reactions"
SELF CURED
true or false do sealants only go on primary teeth?
false they can go on primary or permanent teeth
what the reason for putting fluoride in dental sealants?
creates a fluoride rich layer at the base of the sealed grove helping to remineralize incipient enamel carries
"Sealant material that contains filler particles"
FILLED RESIN
" Type of material that is polymerized by a curing light"
LIGHT CURED
what is the shelf life of dental sealant material?
18 to 36 months
"Microscopic passage of bacteria and oral fluids at the border of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration"
MICROLEAKAGE
what causes blocked contacts
too much sealant material.
what are two safety patient precautions when preforming dental sealants
goggles so the material doesn't burn the eyes and cotton rolls so the etch doesn't burn the skin
"Why are pits and fissures susceptible to caries"
because the toothbrush can't fit into the pits and fissures of the teeth
"Chemical reaction of molecules changing from a simple chemical into another substance"
POLMERAZATION
most sealants will fail within ___ to____ months
3 to 6
"Sealant material that does not contain filler particle"
UN FILLED RESIN
when are sealants indicated??
when there are deep pits and fissures.
"Sealant firmly adhering to the tooth surface"
SEALANT RETENTITION
what is polymerization?
setting or curing
What happens if there is too much sealant material ?
It will interfere with the patients bite
"The purpose of a _____________ is to prevent dental caries in the pits and fissures."
DENTAL SEALANT