Endodontic, Prosthodontic and Orthodontic Assist Practice Questions
20 free Endodontic, Prosthodontic and Orthodontic Assist 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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All Endodontic, Prosthodontic and Orthodontic Assist questions
- Q1. Which instrument is used during endodontic treatment to measure the length of the root canal?
- Q2. What material is most commonly used to obturate a root canal after cleaning and shaping?
- Q3. During root canal therapy, the dental assistant should maintain a working field by primarily using:
- Q4. Which orthodontic instrument is used to place elastic ligatures around brackets?
- Q5. Which material is commonly used for taking impressions for removable partial dentures?
- Q6. Which device holds a prosthetic crown during try-in to prevent contamination?
- Q7. What is the purpose of orthodontic separators?
- Q8. Which endodontic irrigant is commonly used to disinfect the canal system?
- Q9. Which instrument removes pulp tissue in the early stages of root canal treatment?
- Q10. Which prosthodontic step requires the assistant to mix elastomeric impression material?
- Q11. What is the purpose of the dental dam in endodontic treatment?
- Q12. Which appliance is used to correct a patient’s bite by guiding jaw growth?
- Q13. Which step is performed before cementing a permanent crown?
- Q14. Which orthodontic component applies the main force to move teeth?
- Q15. Which endodontic material is placed at the apex in cases of open apices or immature roots?
- Q16. What is the role of the assistant during orthodontic bonding appointments?
- Q17. Which instrument is used to contour and trim temporary crowns?
- Q18. Which orthodontic emergency requires immediate attention?
- Q19. What is the function of a post in a post-and-core buildup for a crown?
- Q20. Which appliance is used after orthodontic treatment to maintain tooth position?