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quiz 57, 58 59
Final review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which should be done if a sealant is found to be partially lost during a subsequent examination? | Freshen the remaining portion of sealant adjacent to the lost portion, re-etch the enamel, and apply new sealant to replace the missing portion. |
| Which statement describes why pits and fissures are more susceptible to decay than smooth surfaces? | All of the above are reasons pits and fissures are susceptible. |
| What is the primary purpose of pit and fissure sealants? | To prevent decay on recently erupted teeth |
| Sealant material should not be stored in proximity to ____-containing products. | eugenol |
| How often does the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay? | 6 months |
| What is the most common technique for stain removal? | Rubber cup polishing |
| What is the most common cause of sealant loss? | Moisture contamination during placement |
| How will a dentist restore a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth? | Stainless steel crowns |
| Which type of stain can be removed from the surfaces of the teeth? | Red wine stain |
| Which type of sealant is polymerized by photo initiators in the resin that are sensitive to light | Light-cured |
| A right-handed operator generally begins seated at the ____ o’clock position, and a left-handed operator begins seated at the _____ o’clock position. | 8; 3 |
| The lingual surfaces of the maxillary right quadrant are polished with the patient’s head positioned ______ the operator. | up and toward |
| What is the purpose of a fulcrum? | To provide stability for the operator’s hand |
| Which teeth would be the most likely candidates for sealants? | Primary molars with deep pits and fissures |
| How should a bristle brush be used? | Apply lightly to the tooth surface while revolving at the lowest speed. |
| Black stain | has no relationship to poor oral hygiene. |
| Which type of restoration would be used for full coverage of a primary tooth? | Stainless steel crown |
| Which of the following represents an endogenous stain? | Tetracycline stain |
| Which statement is correct regarding selective polishing? | The abrasive agent used during coronal polishing actually removes a small amount of the fluoride-rich outer enamel layer. |
| What is the claimed benefit of fluoride-released sealant materials? | They create a fluoride-rich layer that may make pits and fissures more resistant to decay. They aid in rematerializing incipient decay. Both B and C are benefits. |
| When polishing the mandibular arch, the patient’s chin should be _____ and the chin should be _____ for the maxillary. | down; up |
| For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare? | Infants, children, and adolescents |
| What is the Theory of Selective Polishing? | Polish the teeth that have stains. |
| Which type of stain is incorporated into the tooth surface and cannot be removed easily if at all? | Tetracycline |
| A stain that is dull and yellowish-brown in color is caused by | inadequate toothpaste or poor hygiene. |
| What is the primary reason that few children are protected by dental sealants? | There is a lack of public awareness. |
| The first step in placing dental sealants is to _____ the surface. | clean |
| Which type of matrix is used to restore primary teeth where a proximal surface is missing? | T-band |
| The highest risk period for decay occurs within the first ___ years of eruption. | 3 |
| Parents should not be encouraged to put their children to bed with a bottle of milk, formula, or juice. If a bottle is required at bedtime, it should be filled with water. | Both statements are correct. |
| How is mental age determined? | The child’s level of intellectual capacity and development |
| Sealants are indicated for which areas? | Pits and fissures |
| The retention of the sealant is obtained by etching the enamel with what? | Phosphoric acid |
| When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth, what instrument will the dentist use to remove pulp tissue? | Spoon excavator |
| Polishing _____ the uptake of professionally applied fluoride; therefore, polishing is _____ before fluoride application. | does not improve; not necessary |
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