RDA REVIEW TEST [2026] UPDATED ACTUAL Exam |
Question and Answer | VERIFIED ANSWERS AND EXAM
REVIEW
• Two primary reasons for using topical anesthetic agents are: -✓✓ relief of pain
and anxiety
• Topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex area of
operation for _____ anesthesia -✓✓ infiltration
• A mobile tooth is a: -✓✓ Sign
• Cracking at the corner of the mouth is known as: -✓✓ cheilitis
• The tab of tissue on the inside of the cheek just opposite the upper first molar
is: -✓✓ the opening to the parotid salivary gland
• Removing tissue for examination under a microscope is called: -✓✓ biopsy
• Before administering N20 to the patient: -✓✓ he is instructed to take several
deep breaths
• A patient's overjet is measured by: -✓✓ the horizontal distance the maxillary
teeth protrude beyond the mandible.
,• A cross bite is: -✓✓ none of the above
• A Class I malocclusion is: -✓✓ The posterior teeth and mandible are in a normal
position but there are malpositioned anterior teeth.
• A Class II malocclusion is: -✓✓ The posterior teeth and maxilla are in a
protruded position in relationship to the mandible.
• A Class III malocclusion is: -✓✓ The posterior teeth and maxilla are in a retruded
position in relationship to the mandible.
• A Class II elastic: -✓✓ attaches a the anterior of the maxillary appliance and the
posterior of the mandibular appliance.
• Elastic orthodontic separators are placed: -✓✓ by a DA
• The following are not used for separators: -✓✓ Tie wires
• When placing a TP spring: -✓✓ first insert lingual side
• When removing separators care must be taken: -✓✓ to avoid injuring the
interdental papillae
• A useful instrument for removing elastic separators is a : -✓✓ sickle scaler
, • T-P springs are a type of: -✓✓ separator
• How long do elastic separators need to be left in place? -✓✓ 3-5 days
• An elastic separator is placed by: -✓✓ a period of more than 8 hours
• Headgear should not be worn during: -✓✓ sports activities
• When ligating with a wire tie, the tie wire should be: -✓✓ bent at a 90 degree
angle
• After twisting the wire ligature the "pigtail" should be cut to a length of
approximately: -✓✓ 3 mm
• After the wire ligature has been cut the cut end ("pigtail") is bent: -✓✓ gingivally
• A removable retainer should: -✓✓ 1. should not impinge soft tissue
2. seat completely to the soft tissue
3. fit securely without dislodging
(1,2 and 3)
• When placing head gear: -✓✓ place one side first then the other
• What are the vital signs? -✓✓ - blood pressure and pulse
Question and Answer | VERIFIED ANSWERS AND EXAM
REVIEW
• Two primary reasons for using topical anesthetic agents are: -✓✓ relief of pain
and anxiety
• Topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex area of
operation for _____ anesthesia -✓✓ infiltration
• A mobile tooth is a: -✓✓ Sign
• Cracking at the corner of the mouth is known as: -✓✓ cheilitis
• The tab of tissue on the inside of the cheek just opposite the upper first molar
is: -✓✓ the opening to the parotid salivary gland
• Removing tissue for examination under a microscope is called: -✓✓ biopsy
• Before administering N20 to the patient: -✓✓ he is instructed to take several
deep breaths
• A patient's overjet is measured by: -✓✓ the horizontal distance the maxillary
teeth protrude beyond the mandible.
,• A cross bite is: -✓✓ none of the above
• A Class I malocclusion is: -✓✓ The posterior teeth and mandible are in a normal
position but there are malpositioned anterior teeth.
• A Class II malocclusion is: -✓✓ The posterior teeth and maxilla are in a
protruded position in relationship to the mandible.
• A Class III malocclusion is: -✓✓ The posterior teeth and maxilla are in a retruded
position in relationship to the mandible.
• A Class II elastic: -✓✓ attaches a the anterior of the maxillary appliance and the
posterior of the mandibular appliance.
• Elastic orthodontic separators are placed: -✓✓ by a DA
• The following are not used for separators: -✓✓ Tie wires
• When placing a TP spring: -✓✓ first insert lingual side
• When removing separators care must be taken: -✓✓ to avoid injuring the
interdental papillae
• A useful instrument for removing elastic separators is a : -✓✓ sickle scaler
, • T-P springs are a type of: -✓✓ separator
• How long do elastic separators need to be left in place? -✓✓ 3-5 days
• An elastic separator is placed by: -✓✓ a period of more than 8 hours
• Headgear should not be worn during: -✓✓ sports activities
• When ligating with a wire tie, the tie wire should be: -✓✓ bent at a 90 degree
angle
• After twisting the wire ligature the "pigtail" should be cut to a length of
approximately: -✓✓ 3 mm
• After the wire ligature has been cut the cut end ("pigtail") is bent: -✓✓ gingivally
• A removable retainer should: -✓✓ 1. should not impinge soft tissue
2. seat completely to the soft tissue
3. fit securely without dislodging
(1,2 and 3)
• When placing head gear: -✓✓ place one side first then the other
• What are the vital signs? -✓✓ - blood pressure and pulse
