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