Pit and Fissure Sealants Oklahoma
State Exam Questions And Answers
A
R
U
LA
C
O
D
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The purpose of a dental sealant is to... - ANS prevent dental caries in the pits and fissures
of the teeth
Pits and fissures are ______ and vary in depth - ANS narrow
A
The thin enamel is more likely to decay, and closer to the... - ANS base of the pulp
Pits and fissures are difficult to clean, ______ cannot provide adequate cleansing action there -
R
ANS saliva
Fluoride is of no benefit to the pits and fissures - ANS true
U
Low-income children are a high risk group for dental caries. Approx. ____% have sealants in
this group - ANS 30%
LA
The primary reason few children are protected by dental sealants is a... - ANS lack of
public awareness
____ of caries are on occlusal surfaces - ANS 2/3
The posterior occlusal surfaces are ___ times more likely to have decay than a smooth surface.
C
- ANS 8
Which type of tooth is most affected by pit and fissure caries? - ANS Molars
O
Which has more caries? Maxillary or Mandibular - ANS mandibular
Sealants are effective for the caries-active period of ages ________ - ANS 6-15 yrs
D
Approximately 44% of caries in primary teeth are in the pits and fissures of ______ - ANS
molars
Sealants work as a _____________ barrier to prevent decay. - ANS physical
Dental sealants last approximately ______ years - ANS 5
Deep pits and fissures can have sealant present but not visible for up to ____________ - ANS
10-14 years
State Exam Questions And Answers
A
R
U
LA
C
O
D
,
The purpose of a dental sealant is to... - ANS prevent dental caries in the pits and fissures
of the teeth
Pits and fissures are ______ and vary in depth - ANS narrow
A
The thin enamel is more likely to decay, and closer to the... - ANS base of the pulp
Pits and fissures are difficult to clean, ______ cannot provide adequate cleansing action there -
R
ANS saliva
Fluoride is of no benefit to the pits and fissures - ANS true
U
Low-income children are a high risk group for dental caries. Approx. ____% have sealants in
this group - ANS 30%
LA
The primary reason few children are protected by dental sealants is a... - ANS lack of
public awareness
____ of caries are on occlusal surfaces - ANS 2/3
The posterior occlusal surfaces are ___ times more likely to have decay than a smooth surface.
C
- ANS 8
Which type of tooth is most affected by pit and fissure caries? - ANS Molars
O
Which has more caries? Maxillary or Mandibular - ANS mandibular
Sealants are effective for the caries-active period of ages ________ - ANS 6-15 yrs
D
Approximately 44% of caries in primary teeth are in the pits and fissures of ______ - ANS
molars
Sealants work as a _____________ barrier to prevent decay. - ANS physical
Dental sealants last approximately ______ years - ANS 5
Deep pits and fissures can have sealant present but not visible for up to ____________ - ANS
10-14 years
