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Dental Sealants
POS 916: Prepare and Assist fo pit and fissure sealants
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| dental sealant | coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth |
| filled resin | sealant material that contains filler particles |
| light cured | tped of material that is hardened by a curing light |
| microabrasion | technique used to open fissures before sealant placement |
| microleakage | microscopic leakage at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration |
| polymerization | process of changing a simple chemical into another substance that contains the same elements |
| sealant retention | sealant firmly adhering to the tooth surface |
| self cured | type of material that is hardened by chemical reactions |