PA EFDA BOARD TEST 180 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
How many molars are present in the mandibular arch? - ANSWER-6
The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the permanent mandibular
first molar by number of? - ANSWER-Cusps
Which is not found on the occlusal surface of a mandibular molar? - ANSWER-
Cingulum
A cusp of carabelli is located on a maxillary first molar of the? - ANSWER-
Mesiolingual cusp
3 round protuberances - ANSWER-Mamelons
What is found on both posterior and anterior teeth? - ANSWER-Marginal ridges
A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s? - ANSWER-7 and 10
What molar is likely to have 3 buccal cusps? - ANSWER-Mandibular first
The label Mesiobucco-occlusal is appropriate for? - ANSWER-Point Angle of a
posterior tooth
,On a maxillary first premolar what is the groove that sperates the buccal and
lingual cusps? - ANSWER-Central groove
The molar with a Y,H, or U pattern - ANSWER-Mandibular second premolar
A facial and lingual triangular ridge join to form? - ANSWER-Transverse ridge
Cusps for a mandibular first molar - ANSWER-mesiolingual, mesiofacial,
distolingual, distofacial, distal
Major difference between first and second molars? - ANSWER-1st molars has 5
cusps, 2nd molars have 4 cusps
Which is true of oblique ridges? - ANSWER-Only Maxillary molars have Oblique
ridges
Facial surfaces of teeth include what? - ANSWER-Labial and Buccal surfaces
Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins of the occlusal
surface - ANSWER-Marginal ridges
The bulk of a tooth is made up of - ANSWER-Dentin
Interproximal spaces between teeth - ANSWER-Gingival papillae
, Mesial and distal marginal ridges are found on - ANSWER-Both Posterior and
Anterior teeth
The distal triangular fossa of the maxillary first molar is separated from the
central fossa by the? - ANSWER-Oblique ridge
A pinpoint depression where two or more grooves meet? - ANSWER-Pit
V-shaped spaces between proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth - ANSWER-
Embrasure
A cavity prep the includes the mesial incisal angle of a maxillary central incisor is
a? - ANSWER-Class IV
Overbite - ANSWER-Vertical overlap of maxillary incisors
Centric occlusion - ANSWER-Touching together of the upper and lower teeth
when jaws are closed
Overjet - ANSWER-Horizontal space between upper and lower incisors
Excursive movements - ANSWER-Movement of jaw from left to right
Protrusive movements - ANSWER-Thrusting lower jaw forward
Crossbite - ANSWER-Mandibular teeth are facial to their maxillary counterparts
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
How many molars are present in the mandibular arch? - ANSWER-6
The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the permanent mandibular
first molar by number of? - ANSWER-Cusps
Which is not found on the occlusal surface of a mandibular molar? - ANSWER-
Cingulum
A cusp of carabelli is located on a maxillary first molar of the? - ANSWER-
Mesiolingual cusp
3 round protuberances - ANSWER-Mamelons
What is found on both posterior and anterior teeth? - ANSWER-Marginal ridges
A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s? - ANSWER-7 and 10
What molar is likely to have 3 buccal cusps? - ANSWER-Mandibular first
The label Mesiobucco-occlusal is appropriate for? - ANSWER-Point Angle of a
posterior tooth
,On a maxillary first premolar what is the groove that sperates the buccal and
lingual cusps? - ANSWER-Central groove
The molar with a Y,H, or U pattern - ANSWER-Mandibular second premolar
A facial and lingual triangular ridge join to form? - ANSWER-Transverse ridge
Cusps for a mandibular first molar - ANSWER-mesiolingual, mesiofacial,
distolingual, distofacial, distal
Major difference between first and second molars? - ANSWER-1st molars has 5
cusps, 2nd molars have 4 cusps
Which is true of oblique ridges? - ANSWER-Only Maxillary molars have Oblique
ridges
Facial surfaces of teeth include what? - ANSWER-Labial and Buccal surfaces
Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins of the occlusal
surface - ANSWER-Marginal ridges
The bulk of a tooth is made up of - ANSWER-Dentin
Interproximal spaces between teeth - ANSWER-Gingival papillae
, Mesial and distal marginal ridges are found on - ANSWER-Both Posterior and
Anterior teeth
The distal triangular fossa of the maxillary first molar is separated from the
central fossa by the? - ANSWER-Oblique ridge
A pinpoint depression where two or more grooves meet? - ANSWER-Pit
V-shaped spaces between proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth - ANSWER-
Embrasure
A cavity prep the includes the mesial incisal angle of a maxillary central incisor is
a? - ANSWER-Class IV
Overbite - ANSWER-Vertical overlap of maxillary incisors
Centric occlusion - ANSWER-Touching together of the upper and lower teeth
when jaws are closed
Overjet - ANSWER-Horizontal space between upper and lower incisors
Excursive movements - ANSWER-Movement of jaw from left to right
Protrusive movements - ANSWER-Thrusting lower jaw forward
Crossbite - ANSWER-Mandibular teeth are facial to their maxillary counterparts
