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Dental Sealants
CH 59 - Dental Sealants
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The chemical agent composed of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. | Acrylate |
| Term for the thin coating applied to the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth to prevent decay. | Dental Sealant |
| Term for sealant material that contains filler particles. | Filled Resin |
| Type of material that is polymerized by a curing light. | Light-Cured |
| The techniques used to prepare the enamel surface of a tooth before sealant placement. | Microabrasion |
| Term for a microscopic passage of bacteria and oral fluids at the border of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration. | Microleakage |
| Chemical reaction of molecules changing from a simple chemical into another substance. | Polymerization |
| A sealant firmly adhering to the tooth surface. | Sealant retention |
| Type of material that is polymerized by chemical reactions. | Self -Cured |
| Term for sealant material that does not contain filler particles. | Unfilled resin |
| Type of material that is polymerized by chemical reactions. | Chemical-Cured |