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RDAEF2 State Board Questions and Answers
3 major properties when choosing a final impression material
Ans: Tear resistance, dimensional stability, and accuracy
Type of cord packing instrument that should be used
Ans: Dull and thin
What is a papule?
Ans: Small, raised, solid bumps or lesions that can appear on the
mucous membranes inside the mouth
How does the RDAEF determine the outcome of an exam?
Ans: Only the doctor can determine the outcome, RDAEF can only
evaluate but not diagnose
Purpose of isolation during composite restorations
Ans: Ensures longevity and success of the restoration by preventing
contamination from saliva, blood, and bacteria
Neutroclusion
Ans: Class I malocclusion, proper alignment from front to back, but
have misalignment within their own arches
Raised white patches on the buccal mucosa
Ans: Leukoplakia
Most common cause of angular chelitis
Ans: Fungal infections (candida)
Where angular chelitis is found
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Ans: Commissures
Material to avoid when gingival retraction is needed to cement an
indirect restoration
Ans: Astringent; interferes with the polymerization of the composite
material
Proper time to polish amalgam
Ans: 24 hours after placement
EF duty for existing amalgam
Ans: Polish & contour
Muscle in the face used for smiling
Ans: Zygomatic (zygomaticus major)
Appropriate material for a class III restoration and the gumline of
a patient that is prone to caries
Ans: Glass Ionomer
Type of hemostatic agent used if a patient has a cardiac condition
Ans: Ferric sulfate or aluminum chloride
Appropriate action for lowered heart rate and nausea in a dental
setting
Ans: Stop tx. Assess pt. Place pt in supine position with legs slightly
elevated. Administer oxygen. Activate emergency response.
Nerve involved in a burning sensation in cheeks & back of the
mouth
Ans: Trigeminal nerve
Prevents shrinkage during polymerization
© 2025 All rights reserved
RDAEF2 State Board Questions and Answers
3 major properties when choosing a final impression material
Ans: Tear resistance, dimensional stability, and accuracy
Type of cord packing instrument that should be used
Ans: Dull and thin
What is a papule?
Ans: Small, raised, solid bumps or lesions that can appear on the
mucous membranes inside the mouth
How does the RDAEF determine the outcome of an exam?
Ans: Only the doctor can determine the outcome, RDAEF can only
evaluate but not diagnose
Purpose of isolation during composite restorations
Ans: Ensures longevity and success of the restoration by preventing
contamination from saliva, blood, and bacteria
Neutroclusion
Ans: Class I malocclusion, proper alignment from front to back, but
have misalignment within their own arches
Raised white patches on the buccal mucosa
Ans: Leukoplakia
Most common cause of angular chelitis
Ans: Fungal infections (candida)
Where angular chelitis is found
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Ans: Commissures
Material to avoid when gingival retraction is needed to cement an
indirect restoration
Ans: Astringent; interferes with the polymerization of the composite
material
Proper time to polish amalgam
Ans: 24 hours after placement
EF duty for existing amalgam
Ans: Polish & contour
Muscle in the face used for smiling
Ans: Zygomatic (zygomaticus major)
Appropriate material for a class III restoration and the gumline of
a patient that is prone to caries
Ans: Glass Ionomer
Type of hemostatic agent used if a patient has a cardiac condition
Ans: Ferric sulfate or aluminum chloride
Appropriate action for lowered heart rate and nausea in a dental
setting
Ans: Stop tx. Assess pt. Place pt in supine position with legs slightly
elevated. Administer oxygen. Activate emergency response.
Nerve involved in a burning sensation in cheeks & back of the
mouth
Ans: Trigeminal nerve
Prevents shrinkage during polymerization
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