PA EFDA Board Exam – Grade A+ 2025 Study Guide with
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When restoring a class II preparation, the first increment of material should be placed in the: - Depth
of proximal box
Material that can be used as either cement or restorative material in a class V lesion - Glass Ionomer
When placing a composite restoration, the composite is often placed in layers to: - Reduce the effect
of polymerization shrinkage
When the tooth exposed to stimulus such as caries, cavity preparation, or trauma it lays down: -
Reparative/ tertiary dentin
Which type of adhesive would typically be used to temporarily cement a provisional crown or
bridge? - Zinc Oxide Eugenol
The material that is utilized for a pulp cap is called: - Calcium hydroxide
What molars have a distal cusp? - Mandibular 1st molars
Where can the cusp of Carabelli be found? - Maxillary 1st molars
What should be even heights when restoring teeth? - Marginal ridges
Incomplete closure of the lobes coming together - Fissure
Runs from cusp tip to the central groove on the occlusal surface - Triangular ridge
Convexity running from the distobuccal cusp to the mesiolingual cusp - Oblique Ridge
Major depressions on both anterior and posterior teeth - Fossae
, Which cement creates an adhesive bond to the tooth structure? - 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? - Air inhibited layer
Delayed expansion in amalgam materials due to moisture contamination is eliminated by: - The
removal of Zinc from the alloy
Which cement posses an anticariogenic effect? - Glass Ionomer
Excess mercury is brought to the surface of the amalgam when during... - condensation/ polishing
An unfilled sealant material will self adjust and a filled sealant material will need adjusted - True
A small elevation on the lingual surface of a maxillary central incisor: - Cingulum
The largest embrasure, best suited for wedge placement is the: - Lingual embrasure
Which cement is the best choice when an obtundent effect is desired? - Zinc Oxide Eugenol`
The metal alloy used in amalgam is primarily composed of: - Silver
The pulp is capable of what sensation? - pain
The cells that produce enamel are called: - Ameloblasts
A dry angle should be placed over: - Stensons duct
A three-cusp type mandibular second premolar often has: - A "Y" shaped groove pattern
An oblique ridge can be found on: - Maxillary 1st molars
Verified Questions & Answers!
When restoring a class II preparation, the first increment of material should be placed in the: - Depth
of proximal box
Material that can be used as either cement or restorative material in a class V lesion - Glass Ionomer
When placing a composite restoration, the composite is often placed in layers to: - Reduce the effect
of polymerization shrinkage
When the tooth exposed to stimulus such as caries, cavity preparation, or trauma it lays down: -
Reparative/ tertiary dentin
Which type of adhesive would typically be used to temporarily cement a provisional crown or
bridge? - Zinc Oxide Eugenol
The material that is utilized for a pulp cap is called: - Calcium hydroxide
What molars have a distal cusp? - Mandibular 1st molars
Where can the cusp of Carabelli be found? - Maxillary 1st molars
What should be even heights when restoring teeth? - Marginal ridges
Incomplete closure of the lobes coming together - Fissure
Runs from cusp tip to the central groove on the occlusal surface - Triangular ridge
Convexity running from the distobuccal cusp to the mesiolingual cusp - Oblique Ridge
Major depressions on both anterior and posterior teeth - Fossae
, Which cement creates an adhesive bond to the tooth structure? - 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? - Air inhibited layer
Delayed expansion in amalgam materials due to moisture contamination is eliminated by: - The
removal of Zinc from the alloy
Which cement posses an anticariogenic effect? - Glass Ionomer
Excess mercury is brought to the surface of the amalgam when during... - condensation/ polishing
An unfilled sealant material will self adjust and a filled sealant material will need adjusted - True
A small elevation on the lingual surface of a maxillary central incisor: - Cingulum
The largest embrasure, best suited for wedge placement is the: - Lingual embrasure
Which cement is the best choice when an obtundent effect is desired? - Zinc Oxide Eugenol`
The metal alloy used in amalgam is primarily composed of: - Silver
The pulp is capable of what sensation? - pain
The cells that produce enamel are called: - Ameloblasts
A dry angle should be placed over: - Stensons duct
A three-cusp type mandibular second premolar often has: - A "Y" shaped groove pattern
An oblique ridge can be found on: - Maxillary 1st molars
