Question 45 · LDEK · Fissure sealing
Indicte the true statements concerning fissure sealing:
1) presence of caries on the approximal surface of a tooth is a temporary contraindication;
2) low and moderate risk of caries is a contraindication;
3) sealing the fissure up to 6 months after tooth eruption is the most effective;
4) fissure sealing procedure can be performed at any age;
5) if it is difficult to obtain dryness, composite sealing is recommended.
The correct answer is:
2) low and moderate risk of caries is a contraindication;
3) sealing the fissure up to 6 months after tooth eruption is the most effective;
4) fissure sealing procedure can be performed at any age;
5) if it is difficult to obtain dryness, composite sealing is recommended.
The correct answer is:
- A. 2,3,4.
- B. 1,4,5.
- C. 1,3,4.
- D. 1,2,3.
- E. 2,3,5.
Hint
Ask whether sealing depends on age or on fissure morphology, when enamel is most vulnerable, and which sealant tolerates moisture.
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