State board sealants exam questions
and answers
What is the tooth surface at the highest risk for caries - ANSWER-Occlusal surface
Would it be indicated to seal a bicuspid that has incipient caries - ANSWER-Yes
(ture)
When sealant materials were first introduced, what was the biggest problem -
ANSWER-Retention Rate- it wouldnt stick or stay on
What are some characteristics of etchant material - ANSWER-Applied to pits &
fissures- creats a porous surface
Characteristic/s of drying-priming agent include - ANSWER-Enhances moisture
removal from the edge, lowers the surface tension and minimizes microleakage
A photopolymerizing sealant material is also referred to as - ANSWER-Light Cure
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal, but before sealant
placement, what should you do? - ANSWER-Stop & Re-etch for 10 seconds / rinse ,
dry and replace sealant
Which types of foods are the MOST likely to produce caries because of their content
and retention in the oral cavity? - ANSWER-Sugar and sticky sweet stuff
Which type of bond best describes how sealants adhere to tooth structure -
ANSWER-Mechanical- bonds w/ agents (etch& sealabt) results: interlocks the
sealant material to the tooth
A moistened cotton roll, after the sealant has set on the occlusal surface removes -
ANSWER-Inhibition layer
What are some methods of isolation prior to sealant placement - ANSWER-Cotton
Rolls.- Saliva Ejector - Rubber dam-Dry angles
The primary cause of dental caries - ANSWER-High Sugar Diet
After placement of a sealant, how would you describe the inhibition layer -
ANSWER-Outter most layer of the resin, will not set due to air inhinition
The time required for curing on a standard curing light_ - ANSWER-20 Seconds
If etchant contacts gloves, you should remove and discard. Wash hands immediately
with soap and water and then re-glove. T/F - ANSWER-True
You should avoid disposing of etchant material in the sink T/ F - ANSWER-True
and answers
What is the tooth surface at the highest risk for caries - ANSWER-Occlusal surface
Would it be indicated to seal a bicuspid that has incipient caries - ANSWER-Yes
(ture)
When sealant materials were first introduced, what was the biggest problem -
ANSWER-Retention Rate- it wouldnt stick or stay on
What are some characteristics of etchant material - ANSWER-Applied to pits &
fissures- creats a porous surface
Characteristic/s of drying-priming agent include - ANSWER-Enhances moisture
removal from the edge, lowers the surface tension and minimizes microleakage
A photopolymerizing sealant material is also referred to as - ANSWER-Light Cure
If a tooth becomes contaminated after etchant removal, but before sealant
placement, what should you do? - ANSWER-Stop & Re-etch for 10 seconds / rinse ,
dry and replace sealant
Which types of foods are the MOST likely to produce caries because of their content
and retention in the oral cavity? - ANSWER-Sugar and sticky sweet stuff
Which type of bond best describes how sealants adhere to tooth structure -
ANSWER-Mechanical- bonds w/ agents (etch& sealabt) results: interlocks the
sealant material to the tooth
A moistened cotton roll, after the sealant has set on the occlusal surface removes -
ANSWER-Inhibition layer
What are some methods of isolation prior to sealant placement - ANSWER-Cotton
Rolls.- Saliva Ejector - Rubber dam-Dry angles
The primary cause of dental caries - ANSWER-High Sugar Diet
After placement of a sealant, how would you describe the inhibition layer -
ANSWER-Outter most layer of the resin, will not set due to air inhinition
The time required for curing on a standard curing light_ - ANSWER-20 Seconds
If etchant contacts gloves, you should remove and discard. Wash hands immediately
with soap and water and then re-glove. T/F - ANSWER-True
You should avoid disposing of etchant material in the sink T/ F - ANSWER-True
