EFDA Final Exam Questions and Answers
1. The professional code of ethics is...: voluntary
2. sedative: The type of base placed to soothe pulp that has been irritated by decay, injury, or
trauma from a cavity preparation is
3. Impressions: negative reproduction of the teeth
4. What does the term oral evacuation describe?: The process of removing excess fluids and
debris from the mouth
5. Acrylate: A salt or eater of acrylic acid
6. What are the two types of statutory law?: criminal and civil
7. celluloid strip: : Clear Plastic Strip used to provide a temporary
interproximal wall for the restoration of an anterior tooth surface.
8. Autonomy: Self-determination. Includes the right to privacy, freedom of choice, and the
acceptance of responsibility for ones own actions
9. cupping: : Form created by a concave tooth surface that has not been contoured
properly.
10. a conditioner/etchant: To prepare a tooth surface for adhesion of material to tooth structure,
the dentist may select for the tooth preparation.
11. Classifications of Impressions: Preliminary- are taken by the dentist or by the EFDA and are
used to create a reproduction of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
,Final- Most likely taken by the dentist and are used to produce the most accurate reproductive of
the teeth ans surrounding tissues.
Bite Registration (occlusal)- taken by the dentist or EFDA to produce a reproduction of the occlusal
relationship between the maxillary ans mandibular teeth.
12. What are the two oral evacuation systems?: Saliva Ejector
HVE - High Volume Evacuator
13. Dental Sealant: Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth
14. What is the difference between an act of omission and an act of commis- sion?: An act of
omission is not doing something that should have been done, and an act of commission is doing
something that should not have been done.
15. Filled Resin: Sealant material that contains filler particles
16. What is the difference between an expressed contract and an implied contract?:
Expressed contracts are established through the written word or verbal agreement, and implied
contracts are established by actions, not words.
17. Saliva Ejector: Small, straw shaped Used during LESS INVASIVE procedures CANNOT
remove debris
hese
18. Impression Trays: Used to hold the material within the mouth. T must be rigid to carry the trays
material
impression material into the oral cavity, hold close to teeth, and avoid breaking during removal.
,19. Spatula, explorer: What is used to mix the calcium hydroxide cavity liner?
20. mylar: : Brand name for clear plastic strip used to provide a tempo- rary wall for
restoration of an anterior tooth.
21. Justice: Fair treatment for all. giving people what they deserve and are entitled to receive.
22. During what type of procedures is the saliva ejector used?: Preventive Procedures:
prophylaxis, placement of sealants, and fluoride treatments Control of saliva and moisture under
dental dam
Cementation of crown and bridge prostheses
Orthodontic bonding procedures
23. Light-cured: Type of material that is polymerized by a curing light
24. What is the purpose of licensure?: Meant to protect the public from incom- petent
practitioners.
25. Stock trays: Quadrant Trays- cover half the arch Section trays- used to cover anterior portion
of the arch Full-arch Trays- cover entire arch
26. Physical(thermal,electricity), mechanical (handpiece,traumatic occlus- sion)
,chemical(acid from dental materials) , biological (bacteria from sali- va): 4 types of pulpal
stimuli include
27. overhang: : Excess restorative material that extends beyond the cavity margin.
28. Nonmaleficence term: to "do no harm" to the patient. physically or mentally.
, 29. Veracity: truthfulness; not lying to the patient
30. palodent: ess
:Small, oval shaped matrix made of stainl interproximally during a steel used
tooth restoration.
31. over: Cavity varnish is placed the liner or insulating base.
32. Sizing of Tray: Comfortable for the patient
Extends slightly beyond the facial surfaces of the teeth
Extends approximately 2-3 mm beyond the third molar
Deep to allow 2-3 mm of material between the tray and occlusion
33. Saliva Ejector Placement: 1) Can be held throughout procedure, use of repeated sweeps
2) Can be used by positioning the suction tip in mouth
34. Light-cured Sealants: Do not require mixing after the material has been applied to the tooth
35. What authority does a state board of dentistry have?: The authority not only to issue
licenses, but also to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a license.
36. Microabrasion (air abrasion): Technique used to open fissures before sealant placement and
remove any slight decay
1. The professional code of ethics is...: voluntary
2. sedative: The type of base placed to soothe pulp that has been irritated by decay, injury, or
trauma from a cavity preparation is
3. Impressions: negative reproduction of the teeth
4. What does the term oral evacuation describe?: The process of removing excess fluids and
debris from the mouth
5. Acrylate: A salt or eater of acrylic acid
6. What are the two types of statutory law?: criminal and civil
7. celluloid strip: : Clear Plastic Strip used to provide a temporary
interproximal wall for the restoration of an anterior tooth surface.
8. Autonomy: Self-determination. Includes the right to privacy, freedom of choice, and the
acceptance of responsibility for ones own actions
9. cupping: : Form created by a concave tooth surface that has not been contoured
properly.
10. a conditioner/etchant: To prepare a tooth surface for adhesion of material to tooth structure,
the dentist may select for the tooth preparation.
11. Classifications of Impressions: Preliminary- are taken by the dentist or by the EFDA and are
used to create a reproduction of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
,Final- Most likely taken by the dentist and are used to produce the most accurate reproductive of
the teeth ans surrounding tissues.
Bite Registration (occlusal)- taken by the dentist or EFDA to produce a reproduction of the occlusal
relationship between the maxillary ans mandibular teeth.
12. What are the two oral evacuation systems?: Saliva Ejector
HVE - High Volume Evacuator
13. Dental Sealant: Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth
14. What is the difference between an act of omission and an act of commis- sion?: An act of
omission is not doing something that should have been done, and an act of commission is doing
something that should not have been done.
15. Filled Resin: Sealant material that contains filler particles
16. What is the difference between an expressed contract and an implied contract?:
Expressed contracts are established through the written word or verbal agreement, and implied
contracts are established by actions, not words.
17. Saliva Ejector: Small, straw shaped Used during LESS INVASIVE procedures CANNOT
remove debris
hese
18. Impression Trays: Used to hold the material within the mouth. T must be rigid to carry the trays
material
impression material into the oral cavity, hold close to teeth, and avoid breaking during removal.
,19. Spatula, explorer: What is used to mix the calcium hydroxide cavity liner?
20. mylar: : Brand name for clear plastic strip used to provide a tempo- rary wall for
restoration of an anterior tooth.
21. Justice: Fair treatment for all. giving people what they deserve and are entitled to receive.
22. During what type of procedures is the saliva ejector used?: Preventive Procedures:
prophylaxis, placement of sealants, and fluoride treatments Control of saliva and moisture under
dental dam
Cementation of crown and bridge prostheses
Orthodontic bonding procedures
23. Light-cured: Type of material that is polymerized by a curing light
24. What is the purpose of licensure?: Meant to protect the public from incom- petent
practitioners.
25. Stock trays: Quadrant Trays- cover half the arch Section trays- used to cover anterior portion
of the arch Full-arch Trays- cover entire arch
26. Physical(thermal,electricity), mechanical (handpiece,traumatic occlus- sion)
,chemical(acid from dental materials) , biological (bacteria from sali- va): 4 types of pulpal
stimuli include
27. overhang: : Excess restorative material that extends beyond the cavity margin.
28. Nonmaleficence term: to "do no harm" to the patient. physically or mentally.
, 29. Veracity: truthfulness; not lying to the patient
30. palodent: ess
:Small, oval shaped matrix made of stainl interproximally during a steel used
tooth restoration.
31. over: Cavity varnish is placed the liner or insulating base.
32. Sizing of Tray: Comfortable for the patient
Extends slightly beyond the facial surfaces of the teeth
Extends approximately 2-3 mm beyond the third molar
Deep to allow 2-3 mm of material between the tray and occlusion
33. Saliva Ejector Placement: 1) Can be held throughout procedure, use of repeated sweeps
2) Can be used by positioning the suction tip in mouth
34. Light-cured Sealants: Do not require mixing after the material has been applied to the tooth
35. What authority does a state board of dentistry have?: The authority not only to issue
licenses, but also to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a license.
36. Microabrasion (air abrasion): Technique used to open fissures before sealant placement and
remove any slight decay
