Deck 32: Pit and Fissure Sealants

Question 1

What is the proper curing time for a photopolymerized sealant?

A) 20 to 60 seconds
B) 60 to 90 seconds
C) 20 to 40 seconds
D) 30 to 40 seconds

Answer 1

20 to 60 seconds

Question 2

Dental sealants reduce dental caries for which of the following reasons?

A) They promote remineralization of the tooth structure.
B) They act as a physical barrier to dental decay.
C) They have long retention rates.
D) All of the above are correct.

Answer 2

They act as a physical barrier to dental decay.

Question 3

Which of the following filler materials is considered more durable?

A) Microfill particles
B) Ground quartz particles
C) BIS-GMA
D) Silane-coated filler particles

Answer 3

Silane-coated filler particles

Question 4

Which of the following is part of the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process?

A) Placing a sealant
B) Applying a fluoride treatment
C) Detecting a possible carious lesion
D) Giving oral hygiene instruction

Question 5

Which type of sealant is more commonly used in the public health setting?

A) Filled photopolymerized sealants
B) Unfilled autopolymerized sealants