EFDA review practice exam questions
with complete verified solutions
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Basic remediable intraoral tasks and/or procedures
include all of the following except:
1. impressions for diagnostic models or mouthguard
2. suture removal
3. placement of gingival retraction cord prior to direction
impression
4. placement of surgical dressings - answer 3. placement
of gingival retraction cord prior to direction impression
The following statements all apply to direct supervision
except:
1. dentist is physically present during the performance of
delegated "acts"
2. dentist checks the pt before pt leaves the office
3. dentist is personally operating on a pt
4. delegated procedures are performed pursuant to
dentist's order and under his/her license - answer 3.
dentist is personally operating on a pt
,The following statements are true regarding the dental
pulp except one. Which one is the exception?
1. provides nutrients + fluids to the dentin thru the blood
supply
2. contains nerve fibers that mediate pain sensations
3. contains odontoblasts which help form primary,
secondary, and reparative dentin
4. increases in size with age - answer 4. increases in size
with age
On a tooth with extensive gingival recession below the
CEJ, which of the following would be visible?
1. anatomical crown
2. clinical crown
3. anatomical + clinical crown
4. anatomical + clinical root - answer 3. anatomical +
clinical crown
Which of the following statements most accurately
describes the periodontium?
1. the oral hard + soft tissues that support the teeth
2. enamel + cementum located on the exterior surfaces
of the teeth
, 3. soft tissue that is loosely attached to the underlying
bone
4. cuff of tissue that is not attached to the tooth - answer
1. the oral hard + soft tissues that support the teeth
When would an open sandwich technique with GI be
recommended?
1. whenever a metal matrix band is used
2. whenever the gingival margin of the proximal box is
deeper than ideal
3. it is recommended with every class II composite
restoration
4. when the proximal box is wider buccolingually than
ideal - answer 2. whenever the gingival margin of the
proximal box is deeper than ideal
Which of the following materials should not be placed
directly on dentin d/t the irritation it may cause to the
tooth?
1. copal varnish
2. GI
3. zinc phosphate cement
4. calcium hydroxide - answer 3. zinc phosphate cement
with complete verified solutions
(GUARANTEED SUCCESS)
Basic remediable intraoral tasks and/or procedures
include all of the following except:
1. impressions for diagnostic models or mouthguard
2. suture removal
3. placement of gingival retraction cord prior to direction
impression
4. placement of surgical dressings - answer 3. placement
of gingival retraction cord prior to direction impression
The following statements all apply to direct supervision
except:
1. dentist is physically present during the performance of
delegated "acts"
2. dentist checks the pt before pt leaves the office
3. dentist is personally operating on a pt
4. delegated procedures are performed pursuant to
dentist's order and under his/her license - answer 3.
dentist is personally operating on a pt
,The following statements are true regarding the dental
pulp except one. Which one is the exception?
1. provides nutrients + fluids to the dentin thru the blood
supply
2. contains nerve fibers that mediate pain sensations
3. contains odontoblasts which help form primary,
secondary, and reparative dentin
4. increases in size with age - answer 4. increases in size
with age
On a tooth with extensive gingival recession below the
CEJ, which of the following would be visible?
1. anatomical crown
2. clinical crown
3. anatomical + clinical crown
4. anatomical + clinical root - answer 3. anatomical +
clinical crown
Which of the following statements most accurately
describes the periodontium?
1. the oral hard + soft tissues that support the teeth
2. enamel + cementum located on the exterior surfaces
of the teeth
, 3. soft tissue that is loosely attached to the underlying
bone
4. cuff of tissue that is not attached to the tooth - answer
1. the oral hard + soft tissues that support the teeth
When would an open sandwich technique with GI be
recommended?
1. whenever a metal matrix band is used
2. whenever the gingival margin of the proximal box is
deeper than ideal
3. it is recommended with every class II composite
restoration
4. when the proximal box is wider buccolingually than
ideal - answer 2. whenever the gingival margin of the
proximal box is deeper than ideal
Which of the following materials should not be placed
directly on dentin d/t the irritation it may cause to the
tooth?
1. copal varnish
2. GI
3. zinc phosphate cement
4. calcium hydroxide - answer 3. zinc phosphate cement
