California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

What type of specialty practice might have a more extensive laboratory?

1. General dentistry

2. Pedodontics

3. Fixed prosthodontics and orthodontics

4. Periodontics

The correct answer is: Fixed prosthodontics and orthodontics

A type of specialty practice that would typically have a more extensive laboratory is the one that involves procedures that require custom-made appliances or devices, such as fixed prosthodontics and orthodontics. These procedures involve creating precise and customized dental appliances, which may require specialized equipment and techniques in a laboratory setting. On the other hand, general dentistry typically focuses on routine dental care and basic procedures that do not require extensive laboratory work. Pedodontics, or pediatric dentistry, may also involve basic procedures and preventative care for children, rather than complex procedures that would require extensive laboratory work. Similarly, periodontics deals with the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases, which may not necessitate a more extensive laboratory like fixed prosthodontics and orthodontics do.