8/28/25, 11:50 PM PA EFDA Board Exam
PA EFDA Board ACTUAL Exam 2025-2026 Preparation
Test Bank Questions with Correct Answers/ PA EFDA
Certification Exam Prep Questions with Answers (Brand
New!)
Structure that covers the Enamel
anatomical crown of a
tooth
The maxillary first premolar 2 roots, one buccal and one lingual
differs from the maxillary
second premolar in that
the
maxillary first premolar has:
The relationship between Adaptation
the working end of the
instrument and the tooth
surface
Carious lesions are least likely Cusp tips
to occur on
Instruments used to place Compactors
amalgams/composite resins
into preps
The radicular pulp continues Apical Foramen
with the tissues of the
periapical area via the
The part of the clamp that is Jaw
expanded to fit over the
tooth
Strength and wear rates of a class I,II, and III
composite are critical to
consider when selecting a
material for placement of
what class for stength
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,8/28/25, 11:50 PM PA EFDA Board Exam
The most versitile composite Hybrid
Prior to placement of a class Both a wedge and matrix band are needed
II
Restoring a class II with too Undercurring, shrinkage and improper condensing
large an
increment of composite at
once can cause post-op
sensitivity due to
Everything should be The Manufacturer's Instructions
dispensed according to
what?
Curing lights should be tested ensure that the bulb is intense enough to cure through the
weekly to
composite
Total Etch etching the enamel and all involved dentin of the prep
During composite finishing remove areas of excess composite when necessary
procedure a green stone is
used to
Sequence for polishing white stone, brown point, green point, white point, polishing
composite
paste
Mechanical retention between tooth and bonding agent
Chemical retention between bonding agent and composite
Composites can be self cured, light cured and dual cured
Post-op sensitivity with hyper occlusion, over etching and operative trauma
posterior restorations
can result from
Which area of a class V the central portion
amalgam is carved free
hand
During a class II composite after placing the wedge
procedure the ring of a
sectional matrix is placed
Which situation would cause an internal void, moisture contamination, and improper light
a composite restoration to curing
fail?
When polishing composite Course to Fine
its best to go from
/ 2/1
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, 8/28/25, 11:50 PM PA EFDA Board Exam
Acid etch technique utilizes 35% phosphoric acid
The most critical the particle size
difference that
distinguishes composite
material is
Direct supervision is defined in the facility
as the dentist remaining
where while treatment is
being preformed
EFDAs are not permitted to.. Do anything Final!
Gingival retraction cord Tachycardia
soaked in epinephrine
can cause
acetone, alcohol and water Carrying agents
Bonding is never used as an lubricant
To prevent post-op sensitivity flowable
the EFDA
should apply what as the
first increment in a class II
prep
The sequence for finishing finishing bur, coarse, medium, fine discs, polishing paste
and polishing a composite
Primer must be dispensed evaporation
immediately to prevent
Coronal polishing Removing plaque and stains from coronal surfaces of teeth
Polishing does NOT improve NOT NECESSARY
the uptake of professionally
applied FL2 therefore
polishing is before FL2
application
Exogenous stains are caused Intrinsic and Extrinsic stains
by
environmental sources and
are classified in to
subdivisions including:
Which is an example of an an excessive amount of fluoride during development of the
endodgenous stain? tooth
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6
PA EFDA Board ACTUAL Exam 2025-2026 Preparation
Test Bank Questions with Correct Answers/ PA EFDA
Certification Exam Prep Questions with Answers (Brand
New!)
Structure that covers the Enamel
anatomical crown of a
tooth
The maxillary first premolar 2 roots, one buccal and one lingual
differs from the maxillary
second premolar in that
the
maxillary first premolar has:
The relationship between Adaptation
the working end of the
instrument and the tooth
surface
Carious lesions are least likely Cusp tips
to occur on
Instruments used to place Compactors
amalgams/composite resins
into preps
The radicular pulp continues Apical Foramen
with the tissues of the
periapical area via the
The part of the clamp that is Jaw
expanded to fit over the
tooth
Strength and wear rates of a class I,II, and III
composite are critical to
consider when selecting a
material for placement of
what class for stength
/ 1/1
6
,8/28/25, 11:50 PM PA EFDA Board Exam
The most versitile composite Hybrid
Prior to placement of a class Both a wedge and matrix band are needed
II
Restoring a class II with too Undercurring, shrinkage and improper condensing
large an
increment of composite at
once can cause post-op
sensitivity due to
Everything should be The Manufacturer's Instructions
dispensed according to
what?
Curing lights should be tested ensure that the bulb is intense enough to cure through the
weekly to
composite
Total Etch etching the enamel and all involved dentin of the prep
During composite finishing remove areas of excess composite when necessary
procedure a green stone is
used to
Sequence for polishing white stone, brown point, green point, white point, polishing
composite
paste
Mechanical retention between tooth and bonding agent
Chemical retention between bonding agent and composite
Composites can be self cured, light cured and dual cured
Post-op sensitivity with hyper occlusion, over etching and operative trauma
posterior restorations
can result from
Which area of a class V the central portion
amalgam is carved free
hand
During a class II composite after placing the wedge
procedure the ring of a
sectional matrix is placed
Which situation would cause an internal void, moisture contamination, and improper light
a composite restoration to curing
fail?
When polishing composite Course to Fine
its best to go from
/ 2/1
6
, 8/28/25, 11:50 PM PA EFDA Board Exam
Acid etch technique utilizes 35% phosphoric acid
The most critical the particle size
difference that
distinguishes composite
material is
Direct supervision is defined in the facility
as the dentist remaining
where while treatment is
being preformed
EFDAs are not permitted to.. Do anything Final!
Gingival retraction cord Tachycardia
soaked in epinephrine
can cause
acetone, alcohol and water Carrying agents
Bonding is never used as an lubricant
To prevent post-op sensitivity flowable
the EFDA
should apply what as the
first increment in a class II
prep
The sequence for finishing finishing bur, coarse, medium, fine discs, polishing paste
and polishing a composite
Primer must be dispensed evaporation
immediately to prevent
Coronal polishing Removing plaque and stains from coronal surfaces of teeth
Polishing does NOT improve NOT NECESSARY
the uptake of professionally
applied FL2 therefore
polishing is before FL2
application
Exogenous stains are caused Intrinsic and Extrinsic stains
by
environmental sources and
are classified in to
subdivisions including:
Which is an example of an an excessive amount of fluoride during development of the
endodgenous stain? tooth
/ 3/1
6
