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Is it legal for an RDA to place and adjust dental sealants?
yes; as long as they adjust with low speed hand-piece
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Is it legal for an RDA to place and adjust dental sealants?
yes; as long as they adjust with low speed hand-piece
Factors for early childhood caries consist of (4)
low income, particular ethnic groups, lack of water fluoridation and lack of public awareness
Highest risk for decay in life is what age?
6-15 years
Indications of sealants
teeth fully erupted, opposite tooth displays same deep grooves, no proximal decay, deep pits and fissures
Contraindications of sealants
incipient lesion present, proximal decay present, tooth not fully erupted, smooth occlusal surface, primary teeth close to shedding
What are the 3 sealant materials?
cyanoacrylate, dimethylacrylate, methylacrylate
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Is it legal for an RDA to place and adjust dental sealants? | yes; as long as they adjust with low speed hand-piece |
Factors for early childhood caries consist of (4) | low income, particular ethnic groups, lack of water fluoridation and lack of public awareness |
Highest risk for decay in life is what age? | 6-15 years |
Indications of sealants | teeth fully erupted, opposite tooth displays same deep grooves, no proximal decay, deep pits and fissures |
Contraindications of sealants | incipient lesion present, proximal decay present, tooth not fully erupted, smooth occlusal surface, primary teeth close to shedding |
What are the 3 sealant materials? | cyanoacrylate, dimethylacrylate, methylacrylate |
What are the allergens caused by sealant material? | acrylates (plastic) |
What do sealants with fillers require? | bite adjustment |
Do sealants that are unfilled require a bite adjustment? | no |
Unfilled sealant material is composed of | organic material |
Main purpose of sealant application | preventive and non-invasive |
The marginal rider on occlusal surfaces is the | rounded, raised border on mesial and distal of posterior teeth |
What factors contribute to caries formation? | diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates, specific bacteria, susceptible teeth |
Precaution for 37% acid etch | it is an acid so it can burn the mucosa if comes in contact |
Shelf life of sealant material | 18-36 months |
Purpose of caries risk test (saliva flow test) | detect number of cariogenic bacteria present in saliva |
Successful sealant placement is accompanied with a | low viscosity, low solubility material, and tooth material compatibility |
Formation of periodontal disease | initial lesion, established lesion and advanced lesion |
What contributes to the formation of periodontal disease? | smoking, genetics, stress |
What is gingivitis associated with? | plaque only |
Is gingivitis reversible? | yes |
The tissues response to plaque accumulation is | inflammation (gingivitis) |
Periodontitis is the | loss of attachment of soft tissues to bone |
Appearance of sub gingival calculus | darkened in colour |
The most common type of periodontitis is | chronic periodontitis |
Local factors of periodontal disease | overhangs, rough margins on direct and indirect restorations |