SEALANTS STATE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The primary cause of dental caries is - Answer- Bacteria and fermentable
carbohydrates
The calcified tissue that makes up the tooth is - Answer- dentin
Who is legally allowed to place sealants? - Answer- RDA, RDAEFII, Dentist
What is the procedure to follow of there appears to be saliva contamination during
the etching process? - Answer- Re-etch for 10 seconds and rinse etched area
thoroughly and dry for approximately 20-30 seconds
When using the high energy curing light, sealants should have each covered surface
cure for - Answer- 10 seconds
How is photopolymerizing sealant material hardened? - Answer- Light curing
What is pellicle? - Answer- Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth
surfaces
What is material alba? - Answer- Soft mixture of bacteria and salivary proteins; also
known as "white material"
What would likely happen if any small amounts of etchant contacted the enamel in
an area that is not covered with the sealant material? - Answer- Very likely
deminearalize
List 3 uses for an explorer instrument in the placement of sealants - Answer- Checks
surface is properly etched
Removes bubbles in the sealant
Check for voids and adequate retention
What three factors will determine the ultimate success of a sealant - Answer-
Maintaining a the tooth dry and clean, accurate timing and rinsing, and appropriate
sealant placement
What supervision level will the dentist employ when allowing an auxiliary to place
sealants - Answer- Dentist determines level
Define Pit - Answer- Hole or depression in the enamel
Define fissure - Answer- It is a fault along a development groove on the occlusal
surface
AND ANSWERS
The primary cause of dental caries is - Answer- Bacteria and fermentable
carbohydrates
The calcified tissue that makes up the tooth is - Answer- dentin
Who is legally allowed to place sealants? - Answer- RDA, RDAEFII, Dentist
What is the procedure to follow of there appears to be saliva contamination during
the etching process? - Answer- Re-etch for 10 seconds and rinse etched area
thoroughly and dry for approximately 20-30 seconds
When using the high energy curing light, sealants should have each covered surface
cure for - Answer- 10 seconds
How is photopolymerizing sealant material hardened? - Answer- Light curing
What is pellicle? - Answer- Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth
surfaces
What is material alba? - Answer- Soft mixture of bacteria and salivary proteins; also
known as "white material"
What would likely happen if any small amounts of etchant contacted the enamel in
an area that is not covered with the sealant material? - Answer- Very likely
deminearalize
List 3 uses for an explorer instrument in the placement of sealants - Answer- Checks
surface is properly etched
Removes bubbles in the sealant
Check for voids and adequate retention
What three factors will determine the ultimate success of a sealant - Answer-
Maintaining a the tooth dry and clean, accurate timing and rinsing, and appropriate
sealant placement
What supervision level will the dentist employ when allowing an auxiliary to place
sealants - Answer- Dentist determines level
Define Pit - Answer- Hole or depression in the enamel
Define fissure - Answer- It is a fault along a development groove on the occlusal
surface
