STATE BOARD SEALANTS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Stenson's Duct is more of an isolation concern when placing a sealant in which
tooth numbers: - Correct Answers -Maxillary Molars (1st. & 2nd. Molars)
A pit can be best described as - Correct Answers -A hole where the grooves come
togther on occlusal surface.
How would you describe incipient caries? - Correct Answers -1st. Stage of caries /
effects Enamal
Remineralization is? - Correct Answers -The process of putting minerals back in the
tooth through saliva
What are the Criteria for selecțing teeth for sealant placement - Correct Answers -Newly
erupted teeth/ molars and premolars/ deep & narrow pits and fissures
Who can legally place pit and fissure sealants - Correct Answers -RDA under dentist
discretion/ board certified after yaking a 16 hour course
What is the tooth surface at the highest risk for caries - Correct Answers -Occlusal
surface
Would it be indicated to seal a bicuspid that has incipient caries - Correct Answers -Yes
(ture)
When sealant materials were first introduced, what was the biggest problem - Correct
Answers -Retention Rate- it wouldnt stick or stay on
What are some characteristics of etchant material - Correct Answers -Applied to pits &
fissures- creats a porous surface
Characteristic/s of drying-priming agent include - Correct Answers -Enhances moisture
removal from the edge, lowers the surface tension and minimizes microleakage
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Stenson's Duct is more of an isolation concern when placing a sealant in which
tooth numbers: - Correct Answers -Maxillary Molars (1st. & 2nd. Molars)
A pit can be best described as - Correct Answers -A hole where the grooves come
togther on occlusal surface.
How would you describe incipient caries? - Correct Answers -1st. Stage of caries /
effects Enamal
Remineralization is? - Correct Answers -The process of putting minerals back in the
tooth through saliva
What are the Criteria for selecțing teeth for sealant placement - Correct Answers -Newly
erupted teeth/ molars and premolars/ deep & narrow pits and fissures
Who can legally place pit and fissure sealants - Correct Answers -RDA under dentist
discretion/ board certified after yaking a 16 hour course
What is the tooth surface at the highest risk for caries - Correct Answers -Occlusal
surface
Would it be indicated to seal a bicuspid that has incipient caries - Correct Answers -Yes
(ture)
When sealant materials were first introduced, what was the biggest problem - Correct
Answers -Retention Rate- it wouldnt stick or stay on
What are some characteristics of etchant material - Correct Answers -Applied to pits &
fissures- creats a porous surface
Characteristic/s of drying-priming agent include - Correct Answers -Enhances moisture
removal from the edge, lowers the surface tension and minimizes microleakage
