Question 1

Dental sealants are also known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pit and fissure sealants 
B)  fillings 
C)  amalgam 
D)  resin fillings 
A)  pit and fissure sealants 
B)  fillings 
C)  amalgam 
D)  resin fillings A

Question 2

If the sealant is too high in occlusion, the patient will wear it down in a ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  couple of days 
B)  month 
C)  year 
D)  The sealant must be removed and replaced. 
A)  couple of days 
B)  month 
C)  year 
D)  The sealant must be removed and replaced. A

Question 3

Attachment to the tooth surface is also known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bonding 
B)  coalescing 
C)  filling 
D)  etching 
A)  bonding 
B)  coalescing 
C)  filling 
D)  etching A

Question 4

Composite sealants require no mixing because they usually come in:

Accepted Answer

A)  syringes with disposable applicator tips 
B)  cartridges with a cannula for application 
C)  single use dispensing tips 
D)  a tube with a spreading tool 
A)  syringes with disposable applicator tips 
B)  cartridges with a cannula for application 
C)  single use dispensing tips 
D)  a tube with a spreading tool

Question 5

Which of the following are indications for sealants?
1) Recently erupted teeth
2) Occlusal pits and fissures of non-carious primary teeth
3) Teeth with well-coalesced pits and fissures
4) Teeth that have been caries-free for 4 or more years

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  3, 4 
C)  1, 2 
D)  1, 2, 3 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  3, 4 
C)  1, 2 
D)  1, 2, 3

Question 6

A newly released color-changing sealant has a photo-active color added to it. Which are some of the color tints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gray 
B)  Pink 
C)  Green 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  Gray 
B)  Pink 
C)  Green 
D)  Both b and c

Question 7

The most commonly used dental sealant material is/are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dental composite resins (BIS-GM
A)  
B)  porcelian 
C)  silver 
D)  glass ionomer 
A)  dental composite resins (BIS-GM
A)  
B)  porcelian 
C)  silver 
D)  glass ionomer

Question 8

Which of the following are contraindications for sealants?
1) Teeth with shallow open grooves
2) Occlusal pits and fissures of non-carious primary teeth
3) Teeth with well-coalesced pits and fissures
4) Teeth that have been caries-free for 4 or more years

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 3, 4 
C)  1, 2 
D)  1, 2, 3 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 3, 4 
C)  1, 2 
D)  1, 2, 3

Question 9

The enamel surface is etched, or conditioned, by a phosphoric acid (or another type of acid) solution. This solution is left on the tooth for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  15-30 seconds 
B)  1-2 minutes 
C)  60 seconds 
D)  5 minutes 
A)  15-30 seconds 
B)  1-2 minutes 
C)  60 seconds 
D)  5 minutes

Question 10

The hardening or curing process of sealant materials is also known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  polymerization 
B)  gripping 
C)  lighting 
D)  chemicalization 
A)  polymerization 
B)  gripping 
C)  lighting 
D)  chemicalization

Question 11

On average, sealants remain in place ____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  3-4 
C)  5-10 
D)  11-20 
A)  1-2 
B)  3-4 
C)  5-10 
D)  11-20

Question 12

Pit and fissure sealants are routinely placed to protect newly erupted teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The etched enamel looks no different from nonetched enamel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is articulating paper used for in the dental sealant process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marking high spots created by the sealant application. 
B)  Etching the teeth in preparation for sealant application. 
C)  The note paper used by a dental assistant. 
D)  Sealing the teeth after the application of materials. 
A)  Marking high spots created by the sealant application. 
B)  Etching the teeth in preparation for sealant application. 
C)  The note paper used by a dental assistant. 
D)  Sealing the teeth after the application of materials.

Question 15

The most likely cause of a sealant failure is lack of moisture control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The dental dam is the only method to isolate a tooth or teeth and keep the area dry when placing sealants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sealants are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemically cured 
B)  light cured 
C)  self-cured 
D)  a and b 
A)  chemically cured 
B)  light cured 
C)  self-cured 
D)  a and b

Question 18

The benefit of tint color-changing sealants is, when placed, the tint is pink for better visibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There is now a newly released color-changing sealant; it has a photo-active color added to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Place the steps of a sealant in order. 1. Prepare teeth by polishing, cleaning, and rinsing
2) Isolate
3) Dry Surfaces and etch
4) Rinse and dry teeth
5) Apply sealant

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  2, 1, 3,4, 5 
C)  3, 1, 2, 4, 5 
D)  4, 1, 2, 3, 5 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  2, 1, 3,4, 5 
C)  3, 1, 2, 4, 5 
D)  4, 1, 2, 3, 5

Exam 30: Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are also known as _____.

If the sealant is too high in occlusion, the patient will wear it down in a ____________.

Attachment to the tooth surface is also known as _____.

Composite sealants require no mixing because they usually come in:

Which of the following are indications for sealants? 1) Recently erupted teeth 2) Occlusal pits and fissures of non-carious primary teeth 3) Teeth with well-coalesced pits and fissures 4) Teeth that have been caries-free for 4 or more years

A newly released color-changing sealant has a photo-active color added to it. Which are some of the color tints?

The most commonly used dental sealant material is/are _____.

Which of the following are contraindications for sealants? 1) Teeth with shallow open grooves 2) Occlusal pits and fissures of non-carious primary teeth 3) Teeth with well-coalesced pits and fissures 4) Teeth that have been caries-free for 4 or more years

The enamel surface is etched, or conditioned, by a phosphoric acid (or another type of acid) solution. This solution is left on the tooth for _____.

The hardening or curing process of sealant materials is also known as _____.

On average, sealants remain in place ____ years.

Pit and fissure sealants are routinely placed to protect newly erupted teeth.

The etched enamel looks no different from nonetched enamel.

What is articulating paper used for in the dental sealant process?

The most likely cause of a sealant failure is lack of moisture control.

The dental dam is the only method to isolate a tooth or teeth and keep the area dry when placing sealants.

Sealants are ____________.

The benefit of tint color-changing sealants is, when placed, the tint is pink for better visibility.

There is now a newly released color-changing sealant; it has a photo-active color added to it.

Place the steps of a sealant in order. 1. Prepare teeth by polishing, cleaning, and rinsing 2) Isolate 3) Dry Surfaces and etch 4) Rinse and dry teeth 5) Apply sealant

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

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