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Self-cured sealant materials are supplied as a two part system that
includes what components? - ANSWER- base and catalyst
The first step in placing dental sealants is to _____ the surface. -
ANSWER- to clean
The highest risk period for decay occurs within the first ____ years of
eruption - ANSWER- 3 years
The retention of the sealant is obtained by etching the enamel with
what? - ANSWER- phosphoric acid
What is the most common cause of sealant loss? - ANSWER- Moisture
contamination during placement
What is the single most important factor in the success of a sealant? -
ANSWER- That it be properly placed
What item can be used in interproximal spaces to prevent the etchant
from contacting adjacent teeth during the etching procedure? -
ANSWER- Mylar strip
Which statement is correct when comparing filled sealant material
with unfilled sealant material? A. It requires occlusal adjustments
B. It has a lower wear rate
C. It may be visible on radiographs
,D. All of the above are correct statements - ANSWER- D all of the
above are correct statements
Which statement represents an indication
for sealants?
A. Presence of small
interproximal decay
B. Partially erupted
tooth
C. Adjacent teeth with no
occlusal decay
D. Patient has adequate fluoride program - ANSWER-
C. Adjacent teeth
with no occlusal
decay
Which technique error most commonly leads to sealant failure? -
ANSWER- moisture
Which technique is sometimes used before sealant application to open
fissures and remove slight decay? - ANSWER- Microabrasion
Which type of sealant is polymerized by chemical reaction? -
ANSWER- self-cured
What is occlusion? - ANSWER- The touching together of the maxillary
and mandibular teeth during various jaw movements (when in fully
closed position)
What is intercusp position (ICP) or maximum intercuspation (MIP) -
ANSWER- Tooth to tooth contact (the way the teeth fit together)
,intercusp position (ICP) or maximum intercuspation (MIP) is referred to
as what? - ANSWER- Centric contact position
Eccentric contacts is - ANSWER- Movement out of intercuspal position,
when the lower jaw has moved from centric position
Lateral excursion is: - ANSWER- Movement of the jaw to the right or
left
Protrusive movement is: - ANSWER- Movement of the jaw straight
forward
Anterior teeth are used to _____ food - ANSWER- Tear
Posterior teeth are used to _____ food - ANSWER- Grind
When restoring posterior teeth, the marks left by the articulating paper
should appear as: - ANSWER- Dots
Marks that appear dense, halo, and/or donut shaped indicates that the
tooth is what? - ANSWER- Touching sooner than the other teeth
When checking the bite what color of articulating paper do you use? -
ANSWER- Blue or red
A high bite can cause what? - ANSWER- •Tooth wear
•pain or sensitivity
•fracture or tooth/restoration •movement (shifting)
•loosening of interferences with TMJ and muscle of mastication
, The lingual cusp tips of maxillary posterior and buccal cusp tips of the
mandibular are: working or non working cusps? - ANSWER- Working
cusps
The buccal cusp tips of maxillary posterior and lingual cusp tips of
mandibular are: working or non working cusps? - ANSWER- Non
working cusps
The three mechanisms that generally overlap and cause accelerated
deterioration of the teeth are: - ANSWER- Stress
Friction
Corrosion
The gradual loss of tooth structure along the biting surface due to
occlusal wear is: - ANSWER- Attrition
Oral habit of involuntary grinding and clenching of teeth is: -
ANSWER- Bruxism
Smooth worn areas on the occlusal or Incisal surfaces of teeth.. Indicates
premature contact is: - ANSWER- Facets
Tooth wear or abrasion on the cervical third can be: - ANSWER-
Erosion (acids) or abrasion (brushing)
Primary teeth includes how many teeth? - ANSWER- 20
Which dentition occurs between 6 months and 6 years of age? -
ANSWER- Primary
Mixed dentition is between what ages? - ANSWER- 6 years - 12 years
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Self-cured sealant materials are supplied as a two part system that
includes what components? - ANSWER- base and catalyst
The first step in placing dental sealants is to _____ the surface. -
ANSWER- to clean
The highest risk period for decay occurs within the first ____ years of
eruption - ANSWER- 3 years
The retention of the sealant is obtained by etching the enamel with
what? - ANSWER- phosphoric acid
What is the most common cause of sealant loss? - ANSWER- Moisture
contamination during placement
What is the single most important factor in the success of a sealant? -
ANSWER- That it be properly placed
What item can be used in interproximal spaces to prevent the etchant
from contacting adjacent teeth during the etching procedure? -
ANSWER- Mylar strip
Which statement is correct when comparing filled sealant material
with unfilled sealant material? A. It requires occlusal adjustments
B. It has a lower wear rate
C. It may be visible on radiographs
,D. All of the above are correct statements - ANSWER- D all of the
above are correct statements
Which statement represents an indication
for sealants?
A. Presence of small
interproximal decay
B. Partially erupted
tooth
C. Adjacent teeth with no
occlusal decay
D. Patient has adequate fluoride program - ANSWER-
C. Adjacent teeth
with no occlusal
decay
Which technique error most commonly leads to sealant failure? -
ANSWER- moisture
Which technique is sometimes used before sealant application to open
fissures and remove slight decay? - ANSWER- Microabrasion
Which type of sealant is polymerized by chemical reaction? -
ANSWER- self-cured
What is occlusion? - ANSWER- The touching together of the maxillary
and mandibular teeth during various jaw movements (when in fully
closed position)
What is intercusp position (ICP) or maximum intercuspation (MIP) -
ANSWER- Tooth to tooth contact (the way the teeth fit together)
,intercusp position (ICP) or maximum intercuspation (MIP) is referred to
as what? - ANSWER- Centric contact position
Eccentric contacts is - ANSWER- Movement out of intercuspal position,
when the lower jaw has moved from centric position
Lateral excursion is: - ANSWER- Movement of the jaw to the right or
left
Protrusive movement is: - ANSWER- Movement of the jaw straight
forward
Anterior teeth are used to _____ food - ANSWER- Tear
Posterior teeth are used to _____ food - ANSWER- Grind
When restoring posterior teeth, the marks left by the articulating paper
should appear as: - ANSWER- Dots
Marks that appear dense, halo, and/or donut shaped indicates that the
tooth is what? - ANSWER- Touching sooner than the other teeth
When checking the bite what color of articulating paper do you use? -
ANSWER- Blue or red
A high bite can cause what? - ANSWER- •Tooth wear
•pain or sensitivity
•fracture or tooth/restoration •movement (shifting)
•loosening of interferences with TMJ and muscle of mastication
, The lingual cusp tips of maxillary posterior and buccal cusp tips of the
mandibular are: working or non working cusps? - ANSWER- Working
cusps
The buccal cusp tips of maxillary posterior and lingual cusp tips of
mandibular are: working or non working cusps? - ANSWER- Non
working cusps
The three mechanisms that generally overlap and cause accelerated
deterioration of the teeth are: - ANSWER- Stress
Friction
Corrosion
The gradual loss of tooth structure along the biting surface due to
occlusal wear is: - ANSWER- Attrition
Oral habit of involuntary grinding and clenching of teeth is: -
ANSWER- Bruxism
Smooth worn areas on the occlusal or Incisal surfaces of teeth.. Indicates
premature contact is: - ANSWER- Facets
Tooth wear or abrasion on the cervical third can be: - ANSWER-
Erosion (acids) or abrasion (brushing)
Primary teeth includes how many teeth? - ANSWER- 20
Which dentition occurs between 6 months and 6 years of age? -
ANSWER- Primary
Mixed dentition is between what ages? - ANSWER- 6 years - 12 years
