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EFDA HOTTEL Final Exam 2025/2026 Preparation
Test Bank with 300 Meticulously Prepared Questions
with Correct Answers/ HOTTEL EFDA Certification
Exam Prep Questions with Answers (Brand New!)
Question:1
Wear resistance of hybrid composites is equal and occasionally superior to the microfill composite.
a. True
b. False - a. True
Hottel p. 176
Question:2
________ is much more difficult to bond to than enamel because it contains low surface energy and it is
porous.
a. Dentin
b. Glass Ionomer
c. Cementum
d. All of the above - a. Dentin
Hottel p. 178
Question:3
Composite resin is placed starting at the ______ portion of the cavity (proximal box). - Deepest
Hottel p. 181
Question:4
Waiting ____ minutes before finishing improves wear rate significantly
a. 15
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b. 16
c. 10
d. 12 - a. 15 minutes
Hottel p. 182
Question:5
Margins of Class II composite resin restorations placed without the use of a rubber dam demonstrate
marginal leakage _______ weeks after placement.
a. 2 to 4 weeks
b. 1 to 2 weeks
c. 4 to 6 weeks - c. 4 to 6 weeks
Hottel p. 177
Question:6
Conserving tooth structure is possible with _______ preparations. - Modified
Hottel pg 177
Question:7
The etched area should exhibit a ______ appearance. - Frosted
Hottel pg 179
Question:8
Occlusal wear can cause what of the opposing teeth? - Over-eruption
Hottel p. 176
Question:9
A slight bevel of _____ may be used on the facial/lingual margins to enhance finishing.
a. 0.05mm
b. 0.5mm
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c. 5mm - b. 0.5mm
Hottel p. 177
Question:10
Acid-etched enamel must be washed for how many seconds?
a. 20 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 30 seconds - b. 10 seconds
Hottel p. 179
Question:11
Composite materials are rather viscous, sometimes sticky and can be condensed to build up a firm
contact point.
a. True
b. False - b. False
Hottel p. 181
Question:12
Once the matrix is removed, apply the light source for 20-30 seconds on the ____ and ____ to ensure
curing of the composite margins.
a. Buccal and Occlusal
b. Buccal and Lingual
c. Lingual and Occlusal - b. Buccal and Lingual
Hottel p. 182
Question:13
Which of the following is NOT an advantage to consider with composite resin?
a. Relatively inexpensive
b. Easily repaired
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c. Fracture resistance
d. Technique sensitive - d. Technique sensitive
Hottel p. 175
Question:14
The shade is selected prior to operative procedures because of color changes that occur in teeth as a
result of dehydration during isolation, operative procedures, and etching.
a. True
b. False - a. True
Hottel p. 177
Question:15
Thin layers of resin materials ______ withstand occlusal forces. - Cannot
Hottel p. 178
Question:16
The bonding agent is only placed over the dentin.
a. True
b. False - False
Hottel p. 180
Question:17
Which typle of composite resin is more difficult to finish?
a. Microfilled
b. Hybrid filler
c. Macrofilled
d. Both A and B - d. All of the above
Hottel p. 182
EFDA HOTTEL Final Exam 2025/2026 Preparation
Test Bank with 300 Meticulously Prepared Questions
with Correct Answers/ HOTTEL EFDA Certification
Exam Prep Questions with Answers (Brand New!)
Question:1
Wear resistance of hybrid composites is equal and occasionally superior to the microfill composite.
a. True
b. False - a. True
Hottel p. 176
Question:2
________ is much more difficult to bond to than enamel because it contains low surface energy and it is
porous.
a. Dentin
b. Glass Ionomer
c. Cementum
d. All of the above - a. Dentin
Hottel p. 178
Question:3
Composite resin is placed starting at the ______ portion of the cavity (proximal box). - Deepest
Hottel p. 181
Question:4
Waiting ____ minutes before finishing improves wear rate significantly
a. 15
,2|Page
b. 16
c. 10
d. 12 - a. 15 minutes
Hottel p. 182
Question:5
Margins of Class II composite resin restorations placed without the use of a rubber dam demonstrate
marginal leakage _______ weeks after placement.
a. 2 to 4 weeks
b. 1 to 2 weeks
c. 4 to 6 weeks - c. 4 to 6 weeks
Hottel p. 177
Question:6
Conserving tooth structure is possible with _______ preparations. - Modified
Hottel pg 177
Question:7
The etched area should exhibit a ______ appearance. - Frosted
Hottel pg 179
Question:8
Occlusal wear can cause what of the opposing teeth? - Over-eruption
Hottel p. 176
Question:9
A slight bevel of _____ may be used on the facial/lingual margins to enhance finishing.
a. 0.05mm
b. 0.5mm
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c. 5mm - b. 0.5mm
Hottel p. 177
Question:10
Acid-etched enamel must be washed for how many seconds?
a. 20 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 30 seconds - b. 10 seconds
Hottel p. 179
Question:11
Composite materials are rather viscous, sometimes sticky and can be condensed to build up a firm
contact point.
a. True
b. False - b. False
Hottel p. 181
Question:12
Once the matrix is removed, apply the light source for 20-30 seconds on the ____ and ____ to ensure
curing of the composite margins.
a. Buccal and Occlusal
b. Buccal and Lingual
c. Lingual and Occlusal - b. Buccal and Lingual
Hottel p. 182
Question:13
Which of the following is NOT an advantage to consider with composite resin?
a. Relatively inexpensive
b. Easily repaired
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c. Fracture resistance
d. Technique sensitive - d. Technique sensitive
Hottel p. 175
Question:14
The shade is selected prior to operative procedures because of color changes that occur in teeth as a
result of dehydration during isolation, operative procedures, and etching.
a. True
b. False - a. True
Hottel p. 177
Question:15
Thin layers of resin materials ______ withstand occlusal forces. - Cannot
Hottel p. 178
Question:16
The bonding agent is only placed over the dentin.
a. True
b. False - False
Hottel p. 180
Question:17
Which typle of composite resin is more difficult to finish?
a. Microfilled
b. Hybrid filler
c. Macrofilled
d. Both A and B - d. All of the above
Hottel p. 182
