EFDA TOOTH ANATOMY EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Mamelons are the three rounded protuberances found on the incisal edges of the newly
erupted - CORRECT ANSWER -incisors.
Mandibular first molars are the only molars on the Mandibular arch that have - CORRECT
ANSWER -five cusps.
Know that the Maxillary first molars have - CORRECT ANSWER -carabelli five cusps, with the fifth
cusp being the cusp of
Cusp of carabelli is found on the - CORRECT ANSWER -mesial lingual cusp.
Teeth numbers 7 and 10 usually have pits in the - CORRECT ANSWER -lingual fossa that can
become carious.
Transverse ridges are formed when the - CORRECT ANSWER -facial and lingual ridges meet in
the middle
There are a total of six molars in the - CORRECT ANSWER -mandibular arch of the permanent
dentition
The central groove separates the - CORRECT ANSWER -buccal and lingual cusps on the Maxillary
first molar.
A point angle consists of - CORRECT ANSWER -three or more surfaces per each restoration.
Example: Distobuccal- Occlusal
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Mamelons are the three rounded protuberances found on the incisal edges of the newly
erupted - CORRECT ANSWER -incisors.
Mandibular first molars are the only molars on the Mandibular arch that have - CORRECT
ANSWER -five cusps.
Know that the Maxillary first molars have - CORRECT ANSWER -carabelli five cusps, with the fifth
cusp being the cusp of
Cusp of carabelli is found on the - CORRECT ANSWER -mesial lingual cusp.
Teeth numbers 7 and 10 usually have pits in the - CORRECT ANSWER -lingual fossa that can
become carious.
Transverse ridges are formed when the - CORRECT ANSWER -facial and lingual ridges meet in
the middle
There are a total of six molars in the - CORRECT ANSWER -mandibular arch of the permanent
dentition
The central groove separates the - CORRECT ANSWER -buccal and lingual cusps on the Maxillary
first molar.
A point angle consists of - CORRECT ANSWER -three or more surfaces per each restoration.
Example: Distobuccal- Occlusal
