2.31 Pit and Fissure Sealant
Protocol: Student will prepare the set up and place a sealant, using dental dam and cotton roll isolation.
Criteria:
| Student completed procedure protocol accurately | Successful (S) |
| Student did not complete procedure protocol accurately | Unsuccessful (U) |
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Procedure Protocol |
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Gathered the appropriate supplies |
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Position the dental equipment to facilitate treatment and ergonomics |
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Checked the syringe flow of the etch and sealant materials |
| Polished the surfaces to be treated |
| Verified that surfaces are clean |
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Prevented contamination when isolating with cotton rolls for etching technique |
| Applied etching agent |
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Rinsed and dried the teeth, verified etched surfaces |
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Placed the sealant on the etched surfaces |
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Light cured the material |
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Prevented contamination when isolating with cotton rolls for self-etching adhesive technique |
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Applied self-etch adhesive |
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Placed the sealant on the etched surfaces |
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Light cured the material |
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Evaluated sealant with explorer, added material if required |
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Flossed the adjacent teeth |
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Checked the occlusion and prepared for adjustments as necessary |
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Wiped off smear layer with cotton roll |
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Documented procedure in patient’s chart |
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Safety measures followed |
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Infection control protocols followed |
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Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate communication skills |
