Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition

Pit and fissure sealants Practice Questions

20 free Pit and fissure sealants practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. What is the primary purpose of pit and fissure sealants?
  2. Q2. Which teeth are most commonly sealed in preventive dentistry?
  3. Q3. Which step must be performed immediately before applying a sealant?
  4. Q4. How should enamel appear after proper etching?
  5. Q5. Which isolation method is most commonly used during sealant placement?
  6. Q6. What happens if saliva contaminates the etched tooth before sealant placement?
  7. Q7. Which material is most commonly used for pit and fissure sealants?
  8. Q8. Which curing device is used for light-cured sealants?
  9. Q9. Which factor most affects sealant retention?
  10. Q10. Which step is recommended before etching the tooth for sealant application?
  11. Q11. Why should sealants be placed soon after tooth eruption?
  12. Q12. Which type of sealant releases fluoride and is helpful for partially erupted teeth?
  13. Q13. Which clinical factor indicates that a sealant may need to be replaced?
  14. Q14. What is the purpose of checking occlusion after sealant placement?
  15. Q15. Which condition is a contraindication for sealant placement?
  16. Q16. Why should patients avoid chewing hard foods immediately after sealant placement?
  17. Q17. Which sign indicates successful sealant retention during follow-up appointments?
  18. Q18. Which material is used to re-seal small areas of sealant loss?
  19. Q19. What is the recommended action if a tooth has questionable grooves but no caries activity?
  20. Q20. Which factor most increases the likelihood of sealant failure?