Pit & Fissure 15th of August, 2022 0 Welcome to your Pit & Fissure Exam. Reading Material Name Email Phone Who can legally perform Pit and Fissure Sealants on patients? Dental assistant Expanded functions dental assistant Ortho assistant Registered Dental Assistant Only those with certification After placement of sealants, it is important to: Check the bite with articulating paper Check the bite with a finishing strip Polish the newly sealed tooth All are correct The primary benefit of a filled sealant when compared to an unfiled is: Filled sealants are more opaque in color They tent to bond to the enamel surfaces better Filled sealants tend to be more resilient to occlusal wear They prevent the occurrence of micro-leakage If the tooth is properly etched, the enamel will appear: Glossy To have a bluish tint Frosty white Opaque What patient safety precautions should be considered when placing sealants? Have the patient wear safety eyewear Use topical anesthetic before treatment Keep etchant off of soft tissue A and C are correct Personal Protective Equipment consists of: Gloves Mask/goggles Toothbrush A and B are correct A dental sealant is only effective if: It is placed with a small brush It is cured for at least 2 minutes If it is placed correctly If a rubber dam is used The syringe tip and/or brush is gently moved to stir the sealant materialduring placement to: Remove air bubbles To allow material to flow into deep areas To spread the material A and C are correct Etch each tooth for a minimum of: 5 seconds 10 seconds 5 minutes 15 seconds Sealants are recommended for: Teeth with very deep pits and fissures Use in prevention of caries formation None of the above A and B are correct Why are certain teeth more susceptible to caries formation? Fluoride is less effective if pits and fissures are too deep Saliva and pellicle pools in the area Deep pits and fissures are difficult to keep clean A and C are correct All are correct The primary purpose of dental sealants is: To prevent decay from spreading To prevent decay in the interproximalspaces To seal in decay so it does not spreadfurther To prevent pit and fissures from dental caries. If saliva does come into contact with the tooth surface: Air dry the tooth Re-etch for an additional minute Dry the tooth with gauze Re-eth for an additional 5 seconds It is important that sealant products are not stored: At room temperature Longer then 3 months Near Eugenol products None are correct The part of the tooth that is covered with enamel is: Root Anatomic crown Clinical crown B and C are correct Products are generally stored at: Room Temperature 65 degrees or below Frozen None of the above Once placed, sealants must be cured for a minimum of: 5 seconds 20 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes What is the primary reason for sealant failure? Improper setting times Moisture contamination Pits and fissures are too deep Occlusal trauma Fulcrum helps to establish stability when supporting the: Elbow Handpiece/instrument Neck Back Time is Up! Time's up