(Optional) Apply pit and fissure sealants.
Application should include
- preparing the instrument tray
- isolating the tooth
- cleaning the tooth surface with pumice
- applying etch and sealant to the tooth
- curing sealant
- checking occlusion
- delivering pre- and post-operative instructions.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the function of etch?
- What is the purpose of dental sealants?
- Why are pits and fissures susceptible to caries?
- Why is a clear sealant material less desirable?