PA EFDA Board Exam Study Guide 2026/2027 – Recent Questions and Answers with Excellent Rationale

PA EFDA Board Recent Questions and
Answers with Excellent Rationale
Q: The cusp of Carabelli is found on the:


Ans: Maxillary first molar on mesiolingual cusp



Q: Bonding agent and composite


Ans: Chemical bond



Q: Post op sensitivity with posterior restoration


Ans: Shrinkage, undercuring, too large increments, over etching



Q: Mandibular working cusps


Ans: Buccal



Q: Maxillary working cusps


Ans: Lingual



Q: Mandibular non working cusps


Ans: Lingual



Q: Maxillary non working cusps


Ans: Buccal




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, Q: What tooth has two Buccal grooves


Ans: Mandibular first molar



Q: Touching together of the upper and lower teeth when jaws are closed


Ans: Centric occlusion



Q: What separates Buccal and lingual cusps on maxillary first premolar


Ans: Central groove



Q: Facial and lingual ridge join to form


Ans: Transverse ridge



Q: When polishing composite go from


Ans: Coarse to fine



Q: Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins of the

occlusal surface


Ans: Marginal ridges



Q: What portion of class V should be carved free handed


Ans: Middle third



Q: How many hours of CE do EFDAS need




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