Dental Sealants Questions and
Answers
The purpose of filter material in the sealant is to increase occlusal wear - Answer-
False
An unfilled sealant material does not require an occlusal adjistment after placement
because the natural wear is sufficient to establish occlusion - Answer- True
The primary cause of sealant retention failure is moisture contamination - Answer-
True
Scientific studies have proved that properly placed dental sealants are _______
percent effective in protecting development of cavities in sealed tooth surfaces -
Answer- 100
Sealants are placed to - Answer- prevent decay on erupted teeth
A pit-and-fissure sealant should not be placed if a tooth has - Answer- A( obvious
dental decay) B( deep pits and fissures)
what type. of pit and fissure sealants material is supplied as a base and Catalyst and
must be mix before placement? - Answer- A( Self-Cured) B( Light-Cured)
sealants that release fluoride after polymerization - Answer- create a fluoride - rich
layer at the base of sealed groove
acid eychants used in placement of dental sealants should avoid contact with -
Answer- D( all of the above) ( oral soft tissue)( eyes) ( skin)
which of the following can be considered general rules for the proper storage and
use of dental sealants materials - Answer- D( all of the above) (replaced the cap on
syringes and Bottles immediately after use) (store at room temperature) (do not
expose to light or air)
Answers
The purpose of filter material in the sealant is to increase occlusal wear - Answer-
False
An unfilled sealant material does not require an occlusal adjistment after placement
because the natural wear is sufficient to establish occlusion - Answer- True
The primary cause of sealant retention failure is moisture contamination - Answer-
True
Scientific studies have proved that properly placed dental sealants are _______
percent effective in protecting development of cavities in sealed tooth surfaces -
Answer- 100
Sealants are placed to - Answer- prevent decay on erupted teeth
A pit-and-fissure sealant should not be placed if a tooth has - Answer- A( obvious
dental decay) B( deep pits and fissures)
what type. of pit and fissure sealants material is supplied as a base and Catalyst and
must be mix before placement? - Answer- A( Self-Cured) B( Light-Cured)
sealants that release fluoride after polymerization - Answer- create a fluoride - rich
layer at the base of sealed groove
acid eychants used in placement of dental sealants should avoid contact with -
Answer- D( all of the above) ( oral soft tissue)( eyes) ( skin)
which of the following can be considered general rules for the proper storage and
use of dental sealants materials - Answer- D( all of the above) (replaced the cap on
syringes and Bottles immediately after use) (store at room temperature) (do not
expose to light or air)
