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PA EFDA BOARD EXAM|| FULL TEST WITH 350
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS||
ASSURED PASS!!!
When restoring a class II preparation, the first increment of material should be
placed in the: - ANSWER: Depth of proximal box
Material that can be used as either cement or restorative material in a class V lesion
- ANSWER: Glass Ionomer
When placing a composite restoration, the composite is often placed in layers to: -
ANSWER: Reduce the effect of polymerization shrinkage
When the tooth exposed to stimulus such as caries, cavity preparation, or trauma it
lays down: - ANSWER: Reparative/ tertiary dentin
Which type of adhesive would typically be used to temporarily cement a
provisional crown or bridge? - ANSWER: Zinc Oxide Eugenol
The material that is utilized for a pulp cap is called: - ANSWER: Calcium
hydroxide
What molars have a distal cusp? - ANSWER: Mandibular 1st molars
Where can the cusp of Carabelli be found? - ANSWER: Maxillary 1st molars
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What should be even heights when restoring teeth? - ANSWER: Marginal ridges
Incomplete closure of the lobes coming together - ANSWER: Fissure
Runs from cusp tip to the central groove on the occlusal surface - ANSWER:
Triangular ridge
Convexity running from the distobuccal cusp to the mesiolingual cusp -
ANSWER: Oblique Ridge
Major depressions on both anterior and posterior teeth - ANSWER: Fossae
Which cement creates an adhesive bond to the tooth structure? - ANSWER: Glass
Ionomer
A thin layer of uncured resin remains on the surface after its cured so new layers
can bond to existing layer, what is this layer called? - ANSWER: Air inhibited
layer
Delayed expansion in amalgam materials due to moisture contamination is
eliminated by: - ANSWER: The removal of Zinc from the alloy
Which cement posses an anticariogenic effect? - ANSWER: Glass Ionomer
Excess mercury is brought to the surface of the amalgam when during... -
ANSWER: condensation/ polishing
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An unfilled sealant material will self adjust and a filled sealant material will need
adjusted - ANSWER: True
A small elevation on the lingual surface of a maxillary central incisor: -
ANSWER: Cingulum
The largest embrasure, best suited for wedge placement is the: - ANSWER:
Lingual embrasure
Which cement is the best choice when an obtundent effect is desired? - ANSWER:
Zinc Oxide Eugenol`
The metal alloy used in amalgam is primarily composed of: - ANSWER: Silver
The pulp is capable of what sensation? - ANSWER: pain
The cells that produce enamel are called: - ANSWER: Ameloblasts
A dry angle should be placed over: - ANSWER: Stensons duct
A three-cusp type mandibular second premolar often has: - ANSWER: A "Y"
shaped groove pattern
An oblique ridge can be found on: - ANSWER: Maxillary 1st molars
A 5th cusp is commonly found on - ANSWER: Maxillary/Mandibular 1st molars
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A shallow, linear depression in a tooth is called a: - ANSWER: A groove
The use of copal varnish would be contraindicated for - ANSWER: Zinc
phosphate
Name the three eccentric movements we evaluate when adjusting a patient's
occlusion. - ANSWER: Lateral excursions, protrusion, retrusion
Movement of the jaw from left to right: - ANSWER: Excursive movements
Stain removed with polishing from the tooth surface (from food/ drink): -
ANSWER: Extrinsic/ exogenous stain
Maxillary 1st premolar #4/13 sometimes have: - ANSWER: 2 roots 1 buccal, 1
lingual
Between the tooth and bonding agent: - ANSWER: Mechanical retention
Have the ability to soothe the pulp sensitivity: - ANSWER: Obtundents
EFDA's renew licenses every? - ANSWER: March 31st - odd years!
1st in removing the dental dam - ANSWER: remove the ligation (dam or floss)
What would be the best in office fluoride treatment for a 4 year old patient? -
ANSWER: Fluoride varnish (topical fluoride)
PA EFDA BOARD EXAM|| FULL TEST WITH 350
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS||
ASSURED PASS!!!
When restoring a class II preparation, the first increment of material should be
placed in the: - ANSWER: Depth of proximal box
Material that can be used as either cement or restorative material in a class V lesion
- ANSWER: Glass Ionomer
When placing a composite restoration, the composite is often placed in layers to: -
ANSWER: Reduce the effect of polymerization shrinkage
When the tooth exposed to stimulus such as caries, cavity preparation, or trauma it
lays down: - ANSWER: Reparative/ tertiary dentin
Which type of adhesive would typically be used to temporarily cement a
provisional crown or bridge? - ANSWER: Zinc Oxide Eugenol
The material that is utilized for a pulp cap is called: - ANSWER: Calcium
hydroxide
What molars have a distal cusp? - ANSWER: Mandibular 1st molars
Where can the cusp of Carabelli be found? - ANSWER: Maxillary 1st molars
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What should be even heights when restoring teeth? - ANSWER: Marginal ridges
Incomplete closure of the lobes coming together - ANSWER: Fissure
Runs from cusp tip to the central groove on the occlusal surface - ANSWER:
Triangular ridge
Convexity running from the distobuccal cusp to the mesiolingual cusp -
ANSWER: Oblique Ridge
Major depressions on both anterior and posterior teeth - ANSWER: Fossae
Which cement creates an adhesive bond to the tooth structure? - ANSWER: Glass
Ionomer
A thin layer of uncured resin remains on the surface after its cured so new layers
can bond to existing layer, what is this layer called? - ANSWER: Air inhibited
layer
Delayed expansion in amalgam materials due to moisture contamination is
eliminated by: - ANSWER: The removal of Zinc from the alloy
Which cement posses an anticariogenic effect? - ANSWER: Glass Ionomer
Excess mercury is brought to the surface of the amalgam when during... -
ANSWER: condensation/ polishing
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An unfilled sealant material will self adjust and a filled sealant material will need
adjusted - ANSWER: True
A small elevation on the lingual surface of a maxillary central incisor: -
ANSWER: Cingulum
The largest embrasure, best suited for wedge placement is the: - ANSWER:
Lingual embrasure
Which cement is the best choice when an obtundent effect is desired? - ANSWER:
Zinc Oxide Eugenol`
The metal alloy used in amalgam is primarily composed of: - ANSWER: Silver
The pulp is capable of what sensation? - ANSWER: pain
The cells that produce enamel are called: - ANSWER: Ameloblasts
A dry angle should be placed over: - ANSWER: Stensons duct
A three-cusp type mandibular second premolar often has: - ANSWER: A "Y"
shaped groove pattern
An oblique ridge can be found on: - ANSWER: Maxillary 1st molars
A 5th cusp is commonly found on - ANSWER: Maxillary/Mandibular 1st molars
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A shallow, linear depression in a tooth is called a: - ANSWER: A groove
The use of copal varnish would be contraindicated for - ANSWER: Zinc
phosphate
Name the three eccentric movements we evaluate when adjusting a patient's
occlusion. - ANSWER: Lateral excursions, protrusion, retrusion
Movement of the jaw from left to right: - ANSWER: Excursive movements
Stain removed with polishing from the tooth surface (from food/ drink): -
ANSWER: Extrinsic/ exogenous stain
Maxillary 1st premolar #4/13 sometimes have: - ANSWER: 2 roots 1 buccal, 1
lingual
Between the tooth and bonding agent: - ANSWER: Mechanical retention
Have the ability to soothe the pulp sensitivity: - ANSWER: Obtundents
EFDA's renew licenses every? - ANSWER: March 31st - odd years!
1st in removing the dental dam - ANSWER: remove the ligation (dam or floss)
What would be the best in office fluoride treatment for a 4 year old patient? -
ANSWER: Fluoride varnish (topical fluoride)
