Dental Sealants Exam Questions and
Answers
Self-cured sealants are packaged as a liquid-powder kit that is mixed with a cement
spatula on a paper pad like cements. True or false? - Answer- False
Which of the following is used to clean the teeth before etching? - Answer-
Moistened pumice and a prophy brush
When checking a sealant that you just placed, your explorer skips over a break in the
smooth surface of the sealant. What should you do? - Answer- Apply additional
sealant to cover the void and cure.
Phosphoric acid etchant is very dangerous if used improperly. Which of the following
precautions is advised when using this strong acid? - Answer- Patient and operator
should wear protective eyewear.
Dental sealants are placed on adults as well as on children, provided the dentist
prescribes them as part of a patients preventive regimen.
True or false? - Answer- True
Placement of sealant interproximally between adjacent teeth prevents decay from
occurring in this susceptible region.
True or false? - Answer- False
Under what condition is adjusting the occlusion critical after sealant placement? -
Answer- When filled sealants are used
What surface of maxillary anterior teeth is most likely to receive a sealant? - Answer-
lingual
Which of the following sources of moisture is most likely to negatively affect the bond
of sealants to the enamel? - Answer- saliva
Which of the following is not an acceptable method of controlling moisture during
sealant placement? - Answer- Mylar matrix strip
Which of the following is not an advantage of light-cured sealant materials? -
Answer- more wear resistant
The use of fluoride-containing prophy pastes on a tooth to be sealed is not
recommended by some manufacturers.
True or false? - Answer- True
What appearance will properly etched enamel have? - Answer- Matte frosty white
Answers
Self-cured sealants are packaged as a liquid-powder kit that is mixed with a cement
spatula on a paper pad like cements. True or false? - Answer- False
Which of the following is used to clean the teeth before etching? - Answer-
Moistened pumice and a prophy brush
When checking a sealant that you just placed, your explorer skips over a break in the
smooth surface of the sealant. What should you do? - Answer- Apply additional
sealant to cover the void and cure.
Phosphoric acid etchant is very dangerous if used improperly. Which of the following
precautions is advised when using this strong acid? - Answer- Patient and operator
should wear protective eyewear.
Dental sealants are placed on adults as well as on children, provided the dentist
prescribes them as part of a patients preventive regimen.
True or false? - Answer- True
Placement of sealant interproximally between adjacent teeth prevents decay from
occurring in this susceptible region.
True or false? - Answer- False
Under what condition is adjusting the occlusion critical after sealant placement? -
Answer- When filled sealants are used
What surface of maxillary anterior teeth is most likely to receive a sealant? - Answer-
lingual
Which of the following sources of moisture is most likely to negatively affect the bond
of sealants to the enamel? - Answer- saliva
Which of the following is not an acceptable method of controlling moisture during
sealant placement? - Answer- Mylar matrix strip
Which of the following is not an advantage of light-cured sealant materials? -
Answer- more wear resistant
The use of fluoride-containing prophy pastes on a tooth to be sealed is not
recommended by some manufacturers.
True or false? - Answer- True
What appearance will properly etched enamel have? - Answer- Matte frosty white
