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How many molars are present in the mandibular arch?
✓ 6
The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the permanent
mandibular first molar by number of?
✓ Cusps
Which is not found on the occlusal surface of a mandibular molar?
✓ Cingulum
A cusp of carabelli is located on a maxillary first molar of the?
✓ Mesiolingual cusp
3 round protuberances
✓ Mamelons
What is found on both posterior and anterior teeth?
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✓ Marginal ridges
A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s?
✓ 7 and 10
What molar is likely to have 3 buccal cusps?
✓ Mandibular first
The label Mesiobucco-occlusal is appropriate for?
✓ Point Angle of a posterior tooth
On a maxillary first premolar what is the groove that sperates the buccal and
lingual cusps?
✓ Central groove
The molar with a Y,H, or U pattern
✓ Mandibular second premolar
A facial and lingual triangular ridge join to form?
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✓ Transverse ridge
Cusps for a mandibular first molar
✓ mesiolingual, mesiofacial, distolingual, distofacial, distal
Major difference between first and second molars?
✓ 1st molars has 5 cusps, 2nd molars have 4 cusps
Which is true of oblique ridges?
✓ Only Maxillary molars have Oblique ridges
Facial surfaces of teeth include what?
✓ Labial and Buccal surfaces
Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins of the occlusal
surface
✓ Marginal ridges
The bulk of a tooth is made up of
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✓ Dentin
Interproximal spaces between teeth
✓ Gingival papillae
Mesial and distal marginal ridges are found on
✓ Both Posterior and Anterior teeth
The distal triangular fossa of the maxillary first molar is separated from the
central fossa by the?
✓ Oblique ridge
A pinpoint depression where two or more grooves meet?
✓ Pit
V-shaped spaces between proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth
✓ Embrasure
A cavity prep the includes the mesial incisal angle of a maxillary central
incisor is a?
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PA EFDA Board Exam Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
How many molars are present in the mandibular arch?
✓ 6
The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the permanent
mandibular first molar by number of?
✓ Cusps
Which is not found on the occlusal surface of a mandibular molar?
✓ Cingulum
A cusp of carabelli is located on a maxillary first molar of the?
✓ Mesiolingual cusp
3 round protuberances
✓ Mamelons
What is found on both posterior and anterior teeth?
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✓ Marginal ridges
A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s?
✓ 7 and 10
What molar is likely to have 3 buccal cusps?
✓ Mandibular first
The label Mesiobucco-occlusal is appropriate for?
✓ Point Angle of a posterior tooth
On a maxillary first premolar what is the groove that sperates the buccal and
lingual cusps?
✓ Central groove
The molar with a Y,H, or U pattern
✓ Mandibular second premolar
A facial and lingual triangular ridge join to form?
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✓ Transverse ridge
Cusps for a mandibular first molar
✓ mesiolingual, mesiofacial, distolingual, distofacial, distal
Major difference between first and second molars?
✓ 1st molars has 5 cusps, 2nd molars have 4 cusps
Which is true of oblique ridges?
✓ Only Maxillary molars have Oblique ridges
Facial surfaces of teeth include what?
✓ Labial and Buccal surfaces
Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins of the occlusal
surface
✓ Marginal ridges
The bulk of a tooth is made up of
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✓ Dentin
Interproximal spaces between teeth
✓ Gingival papillae
Mesial and distal marginal ridges are found on
✓ Both Posterior and Anterior teeth
The distal triangular fossa of the maxillary first molar is separated from the
central fossa by the?
✓ Oblique ridge
A pinpoint depression where two or more grooves meet?
✓ Pit
V-shaped spaces between proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth
✓ Embrasure
A cavity prep the includes the mesial incisal angle of a maxillary central
incisor is a?
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