SEALANTS STATE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The primary cause of dental caries is - Correct Answers -Bacteria and fermentable
carbohydrates
The calcified tissue that makes up the tooth is - Correct Answers -dentin
Who is legally allowed to place sealants? - Correct Answers -RDA, RDAEFII, Dentist
What is the procedure to follow of there appears to be saliva contamination during the
etching process? - Correct Answers -Re-etch for 10 seconds and rinse etched area
thoroughly and dry for approximately 20-30 seconds
When using the high energy curing light, sealants should have each covered surface
cure for - Correct Answers -10 seconds
How is photopolymerizing sealant material hardened? - Correct Answers -Light curing
What is pellicle? - Correct Answers -Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on
tooth surfaces
At which stage is drying for priming agent applied (if used)? How long does it remain on
the tooth? - Correct Answers -Immediately after the tooth is etched
Describe the 3 method that an RDA may use to clean a tooth prior to sealant application
- Correct Answers -Use prophy paste with rubber cup or brush
Use a dry brush
Use a prophy jet polishing device
What is meant by " use a no touch technique?" - Correct Answers -Means being careful
in order to never contaminate your gloves by touching another surface and
contaminating work area.
What is material alba? - Correct Answers -Soft mixture of bacteria and salivary proteins;
also known as "white material"
AND ANSWERS
The primary cause of dental caries is - Correct Answers -Bacteria and fermentable
carbohydrates
The calcified tissue that makes up the tooth is - Correct Answers -dentin
Who is legally allowed to place sealants? - Correct Answers -RDA, RDAEFII, Dentist
What is the procedure to follow of there appears to be saliva contamination during the
etching process? - Correct Answers -Re-etch for 10 seconds and rinse etched area
thoroughly and dry for approximately 20-30 seconds
When using the high energy curing light, sealants should have each covered surface
cure for - Correct Answers -10 seconds
How is photopolymerizing sealant material hardened? - Correct Answers -Light curing
What is pellicle? - Correct Answers -Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on
tooth surfaces
At which stage is drying for priming agent applied (if used)? How long does it remain on
the tooth? - Correct Answers -Immediately after the tooth is etched
Describe the 3 method that an RDA may use to clean a tooth prior to sealant application
- Correct Answers -Use prophy paste with rubber cup or brush
Use a dry brush
Use a prophy jet polishing device
What is meant by " use a no touch technique?" - Correct Answers -Means being careful
in order to never contaminate your gloves by touching another surface and
contaminating work area.
What is material alba? - Correct Answers -Soft mixture of bacteria and salivary proteins;
also known as "white material"
