NDAEB 8.3 Pit and Fissure Sealants Part 3

A parent questions whether her child needs a sealant. The chance of developing tooth decay begins?

Why are sealants recommended to the patient who has a removable appliance?

The sealant bonding agent is filled into the grooves by?

The reasons sealants are NOT used for individuals at high risk for caries include all of the following EXCEPT for?

When discussing the pros and cons of using sealants, parents or patients should discuss concerns with a?

Which of the following factors will LEAST likely affect the patient\’s need for sealants?

Which condition will sealants NOT help?

Filled sealants are usually what color?

Sealants are indicated in children and teens. On of the most common diseases among children and teens is?

Sealants are effective for all individuals at risk for caries. Studies indicate the effectiveness of sealants can be affected by?

A 10 year old patient has decayed first molars but no decay on the second molars. The dentist recommends sealants and fillings. The patient\’s parent wants to know why they should get a sealant placed on the second molars? The BEST

• Sealants can be placed on teeth after fillings
• Sealants should be placed on the teeth before they decay
• The second molars do not really need a sealant
• Sealants can be placed on the teeth at any time

The blue spectrum curing light is directed at the surface of the sealant for?

All of the following team members can apply dental sealants EXCEPT for?

The proper sequence of steps for sealants is?

If a sealant is placed on a decayed tooth, what is a SERIOUS consequence?

Which teeth receive the MOST long-term benefit from sealants?

A critical error in the etchant/sealant process is?

A patient has recently erupted molar. What condition is a contraindication for a sealant on this tooth?

Which person is LEAST LIKELY to receive a sealant?

When should sealants be applied for the orthodontic patient?

In recent years, which substance related to sealants has caused public concern?

Which patient is contraindicated to receiving a sealant?

The choice of sealants vary according to the patient\’s needs. The MOST common sealant used is the?

One reason sealants are indicated for fissures is because?

Sealants should not be placed on even slightly decayed teeth because?

MOST sealants used are?

A 13-year-old has a semi-erupted molar. Regarding sealant use, the dentist likely will?

Which lifestyle habit MOST indicates the use of sealants?