Question 1

composite fissure sealant safety?

Accepted Answer

Very safe but: Sealants manufactured in the us are safe to place on teeth and can be very beneficial.   I recently read an artiicle in a peer review magazine that some sealants manufactured outside the us had detectable levels of bisphenol a (bpa) in extreamly low levels.   Bpa from composite fillings and sealents manufactured outside the us should be avoided since there is some concern.

Question 2

how long after getting a fissure sealant can i eat food?

Accepted Answer

Soon : Usually as soon as you can find some food. They are completely hard when the dentist or hygienist is finished.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: fissure sealant?

Accepted Answer

A preventive adjunct: Pit and fissure sealants are preventive agents (typically resins) placed on the grooves of teeth to help prevent food from getting trapped and causing dental decay. This very easy procedure is an important part of dentistry's efforts to help eliminate dental disease.

Question 4

what does it mean to be "pit and fissure sealant certified"?

Accepted Answer

Has training: Some states require that dental hygienists and assistants attend classes prior to being able to apply dental sealants to a patient's teeth.  "pit and fissure sealant certified" means that person has taken and passsed this class.

Question 5

know where i can take my pits and fissure sealant course to renew my rda license?

Accepted Answer

Internet: Under your favorite search engine type in the following: "pit and fissure sealant course, (city you live in or closest major city)".  I believe every state may not have the same requirements or guidelines so for example, california may be different than texas.

Question 6

fissure sealant on tooth  painful?

Accepted Answer

No: Sealants can be placed with no anesthetic.  No discomfort  other than having to lay still with your mouth open.

Question 7

can you have braces on top of fissure sealant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Braces are attached to the teeth on different spots than where sealants are placed.

Question 8

is it possible to still get cavities if i've had a fissure sealant put on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no absolutes in anything in health care.  I would believe that sealants could obscure an underlying problem.  This is an area best for dentists though.

Question 9

what are the main components of fissure sealants and their percentages?

Accepted Answer

It's complex!: There are many different sealants, but generally two types: resin and glass-ionomer cement. However, each of these types can have many different formulations. For example, resin dental sealants can be clear, white or green, filled or unfilled, have fluoride. They can be hardened with a light, or over time. Contact manufacturers for specific content and percentages.

Question 10

what colour are dental fissure sealants?

Accepted Answer

Tooth colored: Tooth colored (white or off-white).

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