DENTAL SEALANTS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Self-cured sealants are packaged as a liquid-powder kit that is mixed with a cement
spatula on a paper pad like cements. True or false? - Correct Answers -False
Which of the following is used to clean the teeth before etching? - Correct Answers -
Moistened pumice and a prophy brush
When checking a sealant that you just placed, your explorer skips over a break in the
smooth surface of the sealant. What should you do? - Correct Answers -Apply
additional sealant to cover the void and cure.
A new 55-year-old patient presents to your office with no dental caries and no
restorations. Which of the following best explains why the dentist did not recommend
sealants for this patient? - Correct Answers -If the patient hasn't had dental caries by
55-years-old, she is unlikely to develop it in the future
7-year-old Bobby White is scheduled for sealants today. Which of the following teeth is
most likely to receive this treatment today? - Correct Answers -#19
Which of the following statements about dental sealants is accurate? - Correct Answers
-Dental sealants are a cost-effective way to prevent dental caries in patient who are
susceptible.
Phosphoric acid etchant is very dangerous if used improperly. Which of the following
precautions is advised when using this strong acid? - Correct Answers -Patient and
operator should wear protective eyewear.
Dental sealants are placed on adults as well as on children, provided the dentist
prescribes them as part of a patients preventive regimen.
True or false? - Correct Answers -True
Placement of sealant interproximally between adjacent teeth prevents decay from
occurring in this susceptible region.
True or false? - Correct Answers -False
Under what condition is adjusting the occlusion critical after sealant placement? -
Correct Answers -When filled sealants are used
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Self-cured sealants are packaged as a liquid-powder kit that is mixed with a cement
spatula on a paper pad like cements. True or false? - Correct Answers -False
Which of the following is used to clean the teeth before etching? - Correct Answers -
Moistened pumice and a prophy brush
When checking a sealant that you just placed, your explorer skips over a break in the
smooth surface of the sealant. What should you do? - Correct Answers -Apply
additional sealant to cover the void and cure.
A new 55-year-old patient presents to your office with no dental caries and no
restorations. Which of the following best explains why the dentist did not recommend
sealants for this patient? - Correct Answers -If the patient hasn't had dental caries by
55-years-old, she is unlikely to develop it in the future
7-year-old Bobby White is scheduled for sealants today. Which of the following teeth is
most likely to receive this treatment today? - Correct Answers -#19
Which of the following statements about dental sealants is accurate? - Correct Answers
-Dental sealants are a cost-effective way to prevent dental caries in patient who are
susceptible.
Phosphoric acid etchant is very dangerous if used improperly. Which of the following
precautions is advised when using this strong acid? - Correct Answers -Patient and
operator should wear protective eyewear.
Dental sealants are placed on adults as well as on children, provided the dentist
prescribes them as part of a patients preventive regimen.
True or false? - Correct Answers -True
Placement of sealant interproximally between adjacent teeth prevents decay from
occurring in this susceptible region.
True or false? - Correct Answers -False
Under what condition is adjusting the occlusion critical after sealant placement? -
Correct Answers -When filled sealants are used
