STEPS FOR PLACING SEALANTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

STEPS FOR PLACING SEALANTS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



Step 1 - Correct Answers -review the patient's medical history and dental history

Step 2 - Correct Answers -Greet and seat the patient. Place a napkin and eyewear on
the patient and tell her about the procedure.

Step 3 - Correct Answers -The dentist checks the tooth to ensure no decay is present

Step 4 - Correct Answers -Moisten pumice with water to create a slurry consistency.

Step 5 - Correct Answers -Clean the occlusal surface with pumice and rinse thoroughly
step 8 - Correct Answers -completely rinse the tooth for a full 60 seconds

step 9 - Correct Answers -carefully replace cotton rolls as needed to ensure that no
moisture gets on the etched surface

step 10 - Correct Answers -ensure teeth are completely dry, then dab the sealant on the
occlusal surface covering all pits and fissures. make sure the sealant is evenly placed
across the surface. light cure for 60 seconds

Step 6 - Correct Answers -place a cotton roll on the lingual and buccal surfaces. Dry the
tooth completely with the air line by testing it on the patients napkin or your glove

Step 7 - Correct Answers -place acid etchant into the pits and grooves of the occlusal
surface. Leave on for 30-45 seconds

step 11 - Correct Answers -check the sealant surface with the explorer for hardness

step 12 - Correct Answers -remove cotton rolls

step 13 - Correct Answers -check the occlusion with the articulating paper

step 14 - Correct Answers -the dentist will make adjustments if necessary

step 15 - Correct Answers -fluoride may be applied to help remineralize the enamel

step 16 - Correct Answers -freshen the patient's mouth