RDA TEST TEXAS EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
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⩥ Two primary reasons for using topical anesthetic agents are: Answer:
relief of pain and anxiety
⩥ Topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex
area of operation for _____ anesthesia Answer: infiltration
⩥ A mobile tooth is a: Answer: Sign
⩥ Cracking at the corner of the mouth is known as: Answer: cheilitis
⩥ The tab of tissue on the inside of the cheek just opposite the upper
first molar is: Answer: the opening to the parotid salivary gland
⩥ Removing tissue for examination under a microscope is called:
Answer: biopsy
⩥ Before administering N20 to the patient: Answer: he is instructed to
take several deep breaths
,⩥ A patient's overjet is measured by: Answer: the horizontal distance the
maxillary teeth protrude beyond the mandible.
⩥ A cross bite is: Answer: none of the above
⩥ A Class I malocclusion is: Answer: The posterior teeth and mandible
are in a normal position but there are malpositioned anterior teeth.
⩥ A Class II malocclusion is: Answer: The posterior teeth and maxilla
are in a protruded position in relationship to the mandible.
⩥ A Class III malocclusion is: Answer: The posterior teeth and maxilla
are in a retruded position in relationship to the mandible.
⩥ A Class II elastic: Answer: attaches a the anterior of the maxillary
appliance and the posterior of the mandibular appliance.
⩥ Elastic orthodontic separators are placed: Answer: by a DA
⩥ The following are not used for separators: Answer: Tie wires
⩥ When placing a TP spring: Answer: first insert lingual side
, ⩥ When removing separators care must be taken: Answer: to avoid
injuring the interdental papillae
⩥ A useful instrument for removing elastic separators is a : Answer:
sickle scaler
⩥ T-P springs are a type of: Answer: separator
⩥ How long do elastic separators need to be left in place? Answer: 3-5
days
⩥ An elastic separator is placed by: Answer: a period of more than 8
hours
⩥ Headgear should not be worn during: Answer: sports activities
⩥ When ligating with a wire tie, the tie wire should be: Answer: bent at
a 90 degree angle
⩥ After twisting the wire ligature the "pigtail" should be cut to a length
of approximately: Answer: 3 mm
⩥ After the wire ligature has been cut the cut end ("pigtail") is bent:
Answer: gingivally
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
⩥ Two primary reasons for using topical anesthetic agents are: Answer:
relief of pain and anxiety
⩥ Topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex
area of operation for _____ anesthesia Answer: infiltration
⩥ A mobile tooth is a: Answer: Sign
⩥ Cracking at the corner of the mouth is known as: Answer: cheilitis
⩥ The tab of tissue on the inside of the cheek just opposite the upper
first molar is: Answer: the opening to the parotid salivary gland
⩥ Removing tissue for examination under a microscope is called:
Answer: biopsy
⩥ Before administering N20 to the patient: Answer: he is instructed to
take several deep breaths
,⩥ A patient's overjet is measured by: Answer: the horizontal distance the
maxillary teeth protrude beyond the mandible.
⩥ A cross bite is: Answer: none of the above
⩥ A Class I malocclusion is: Answer: The posterior teeth and mandible
are in a normal position but there are malpositioned anterior teeth.
⩥ A Class II malocclusion is: Answer: The posterior teeth and maxilla
are in a protruded position in relationship to the mandible.
⩥ A Class III malocclusion is: Answer: The posterior teeth and maxilla
are in a retruded position in relationship to the mandible.
⩥ A Class II elastic: Answer: attaches a the anterior of the maxillary
appliance and the posterior of the mandibular appliance.
⩥ Elastic orthodontic separators are placed: Answer: by a DA
⩥ The following are not used for separators: Answer: Tie wires
⩥ When placing a TP spring: Answer: first insert lingual side
, ⩥ When removing separators care must be taken: Answer: to avoid
injuring the interdental papillae
⩥ A useful instrument for removing elastic separators is a : Answer:
sickle scaler
⩥ T-P springs are a type of: Answer: separator
⩥ How long do elastic separators need to be left in place? Answer: 3-5
days
⩥ An elastic separator is placed by: Answer: a period of more than 8
hours
⩥ Headgear should not be worn during: Answer: sports activities
⩥ When ligating with a wire tie, the tie wire should be: Answer: bent at
a 90 degree angle
⩥ After twisting the wire ligature the "pigtail" should be cut to a length
of approximately: Answer: 3 mm
⩥ After the wire ligature has been cut the cut end ("pigtail") is bent:
Answer: gingivally
