Deck 34: Pit and Fissure Sealants

Question 1

When applying a sealant material, use a small amount of material on the brush _____ the pits and fissures.

A) and dab into
B) and drag the material across
C) using a scrubbing motion apply to
D) using a sweeping motion apply to

Answer 1

and dab into

Question 2

Criteria for selecting teeth for sealant placement is based on which of the following?

A) Deep occlusal fissure; fossa or lingual pit
B) Large occlusal restoration
C) Should be placed on adult teeth where there is evidence of caries susceptibility
D) Both a and c

Answer 2

Both a and c

Question 3

Sealants are designed to accomplish which of the following?

A) Enhance the strength of enamel
B) Prevent caries on the proximal tooth surfaces
C) Prevent caries primarily on the occlusal surfaces of teeth
D) All of the above

Answer 3

Prevent caries primarily on the occlusal surfaces of teeth

Question 4

The appearance of a tooth after acid etching has been accomplished and dried should appear:
1) chalky.
2) glossy.
3) dull.
4) frosty.
5) smooth.

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

Question 5

Moisture control and isolation of the teeth selected for sealant placement can include:

A) rubber dam and saliva ejector.
B) cotton rolls.
C) Dri-Angles.
D) all of the above.

Question 7

Which population should have sealants placed on their teeth?

A) Children with newly erupted molars
B) Adolescents with deep pit and fissures on their posterior teeth
C) Adults with noncavitated lesions
D) All of the above

Question 8

When sealant materials were first introduced, which of the following problems were the most pronounced?

A) Retention
B) Lack of strength
C) Material difficult to manipulate
D) Irritation to tooth structure

Question 9

Which type of sealant is most likely to require an occlusal adjustment?

A) Unfilled sealant
B) Filled sealant
C) Both are the same.

Question 10

Safety concerns of curing lights are:

A) the shield should be surface disinfected after use.
B) the operator and patient should never look directly at a curing light when in use.
C) a plastic barrier should be used on the tip.
D) all of the above.

Question 11

When placing sealants on the maxillary teeth, the most effective device other than a rubber dam to reduce saliva contamination from the Stensen's duct is (are):

A) cotton rolls.
B) cotton rolls with a holder.
C) Dri-Angles.
D) high volume evacuation (HVE) only.

Question 12

Which preventive aid(s) is (are) not thoroughly effective in cleaning the pit and fissures of a tooth?

A) Toothbrushing
B) Fluoride
C) Flossing
D) All of the above

Question 13

Pit and fissure sealants:
1) render pits and fissures more cleansable.
2) arrest incipient caries.
3) mechanically fill the pits and fissures.
4) prevent caries in newly erupted teeth.

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