SEALANT STUDY GUIDE
What is first step in placing sealants? - Correct Answers -Clean the tooth with pumice
with no fluoride
What are the precautions when using phosphoric acid etchant? - Correct Answers -
Shine is not even the explorer catches
What are benefits of Fluoride-released sealant materials? - Correct Answers -Creates a
fluoride rich layer that may make pits and fissures more resistant
How does microabrasion play apart in sealant application? - Correct Answers -To open
the fissures to remove decay
Sealant material should not be stored in proximity to Eugenol products, why is this? -
Correct Answers -Is easier to see during application
What is common cause of sealant loss? - Correct Answers -Saliva contamination
What areas of a tooth are where sealants are placed? - Correct Answers -Pits and
fissures
What teeth is the oblique ridge located? - Correct Answers -Maxillary Molars
What are indications for sealants to be placed? - Correct Answers -Teeth fully erupted
or decay
When saliva touched a tooth surface,what occurs within seconds? - Correct Answers -
Rematerialization
According to CDC what factor influence caries? - Correct Answers -Family history of
caries, dexterity for children unable to brush well or insurance
What are the TWO essential minerals in saliva - Correct Answers -a.) calcium
b.)fluoride
What is definition of a pit? - Correct Answers -A pin point depression
What is first step in placing sealants? - Correct Answers -Clean the tooth with pumice
with no fluoride
What are the precautions when using phosphoric acid etchant? - Correct Answers -
Shine is not even the explorer catches
What are benefits of Fluoride-released sealant materials? - Correct Answers -Creates a
fluoride rich layer that may make pits and fissures more resistant
How does microabrasion play apart in sealant application? - Correct Answers -To open
the fissures to remove decay
Sealant material should not be stored in proximity to Eugenol products, why is this? -
Correct Answers -Is easier to see during application
What is common cause of sealant loss? - Correct Answers -Saliva contamination
What areas of a tooth are where sealants are placed? - Correct Answers -Pits and
fissures
What teeth is the oblique ridge located? - Correct Answers -Maxillary Molars
What are indications for sealants to be placed? - Correct Answers -Teeth fully erupted
or decay
When saliva touched a tooth surface,what occurs within seconds? - Correct Answers -
Rematerialization
According to CDC what factor influence caries? - Correct Answers -Family history of
caries, dexterity for children unable to brush well or insurance
What are the TWO essential minerals in saliva - Correct Answers -a.) calcium
b.)fluoride
What is definition of a pit? - Correct Answers -A pin point depression
