PIT & FISSURE SEALANT STATE
EXAMINATION CORRECT ANSWERS
The carious process can be slowed or prevented by _____ - ANSWER-Using
Fluoride
___________ are known to occur on the tooth/teeth that surround a restoration -
ANSWER-Recurrent Decay
Caries detection dyes can indicate, _____________, any areas of decay and thus
aid in earlier caries detection - ANSWER-By using color
_____ is the carious lesion most commonly found in elderly patients. - ANSWER-.
Root caries
What is the purpose of a filler material in the sealant? - ANSWER-To make it more
wear resistant
Sealant materials are supplied in 3 colors. What are they? - ANSWER-Clear, Tinted
and Opaque
Methods of Polymerization include : - ANSWER-Self cured and Light cured
Nearly _______ of properly placed dental sealants are effective in protecting
development of cavities. - ANSWER-100
_____ is recommended for patients with known acrylate allergies. - ANSWER-Not
placing sealants
using the "no touch" technique
Microabrasion is sometimes used before sealants are applied ________. -
ANSWER-To etch the tooth structure
.To remove any slight decay
When properly placed, sealants can usually last __________. - ANSWER-5 - 10
years
Dental caries _______ if the sealant material remains in place. - ANSWER-Will not
occur
Most sealant failures will occur within _____. - ANSWER-The 1st 3-6 months
Some brands of sealant material contain fluoride that is released after
polymerization. - ANSWER-True
EXAMINATION CORRECT ANSWERS
The carious process can be slowed or prevented by _____ - ANSWER-Using
Fluoride
___________ are known to occur on the tooth/teeth that surround a restoration -
ANSWER-Recurrent Decay
Caries detection dyes can indicate, _____________, any areas of decay and thus
aid in earlier caries detection - ANSWER-By using color
_____ is the carious lesion most commonly found in elderly patients. - ANSWER-.
Root caries
What is the purpose of a filler material in the sealant? - ANSWER-To make it more
wear resistant
Sealant materials are supplied in 3 colors. What are they? - ANSWER-Clear, Tinted
and Opaque
Methods of Polymerization include : - ANSWER-Self cured and Light cured
Nearly _______ of properly placed dental sealants are effective in protecting
development of cavities. - ANSWER-100
_____ is recommended for patients with known acrylate allergies. - ANSWER-Not
placing sealants
using the "no touch" technique
Microabrasion is sometimes used before sealants are applied ________. -
ANSWER-To etch the tooth structure
.To remove any slight decay
When properly placed, sealants can usually last __________. - ANSWER-5 - 10
years
Dental caries _______ if the sealant material remains in place. - ANSWER-Will not
occur
Most sealant failures will occur within _____. - ANSWER-The 1st 3-6 months
Some brands of sealant material contain fluoride that is released after
polymerization. - ANSWER-True
