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PA EFDA BOARD EXAM. LATEST
EDITION 2024-2025. QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS.
GRADED A
1st in removing the dental dam - ANS remove the ligation (dam or floss)
A 5th cusp is commonly found on - ANS Maxillary/Mandibular 1st molars
A cavity prep the includes the mesial incisal angle of a maxillary central
incisor is a? - ANSClass IV
A dry angle should be placed over: - ANSStensons duct
A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s? - ANS#7/10
A pinpoint depression where two or more grooves meet? - ANSpit
A shallow, linear depression in a tooth is called a: - ANSA groove
A small elevation on the lingual surface of a maxillary central incisor: -
ANSCingulum
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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? - ANSAir
inhibited layer
A three-cusp type mandibular second premolar often has: - ANSA "Y"
shaped groove pattern
A triangular ridge - ANScusp ridge that descends from the cusp tips toward
the central part of occlusal table
A wedge is used to - ANSPrevent overhang/ to adapt the band to the
cervical region of the tooth
Acid etch technique - ANSthe enamel is treated with phosphoric acid about
37% to produce micro-porosities for the resin to flow into
-helps form a mechanical bond between resin and enamel-reduces
microleakage
An oblique ridge can be found on: - ANSMaxillary 1st molars
An unfilled sealant material will self adjust and a filled sealant material will
need adjusted - ANSTrue
Anatomical crown: - ANSPortion of the tooth that is covered with enamel
Bases and liners can be used as -
ANSsealers,reinforcers,insulators,obtundents, and pulp stimulators
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PA EFDA BOARD EXAM. LATEST
EDITION 2024-2025. QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS.
GRADED A
1st in removing the dental dam - ANS remove the ligation (dam or floss)
A 5th cusp is commonly found on - ANS Maxillary/Mandibular 1st molars
A cavity prep the includes the mesial incisal angle of a maxillary central
incisor is a? - ANSClass IV
A dry angle should be placed over: - ANSStensons duct
A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s? - ANS#7/10
A pinpoint depression where two or more grooves meet? - ANSpit
A shallow, linear depression in a tooth is called a: - ANSA groove
A small elevation on the lingual surface of a maxillary central incisor: -
ANSCingulum
1
, 2
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? - ANSAir
inhibited layer
A three-cusp type mandibular second premolar often has: - ANSA "Y"
shaped groove pattern
A triangular ridge - ANScusp ridge that descends from the cusp tips toward
the central part of occlusal table
A wedge is used to - ANSPrevent overhang/ to adapt the band to the
cervical region of the tooth
Acid etch technique - ANSthe enamel is treated with phosphoric acid about
37% to produce micro-porosities for the resin to flow into
-helps form a mechanical bond between resin and enamel-reduces
microleakage
An oblique ridge can be found on: - ANSMaxillary 1st molars
An unfilled sealant material will self adjust and a filled sealant material will
need adjusted - ANSTrue
Anatomical crown: - ANSPortion of the tooth that is covered with enamel
Bases and liners can be used as -
ANSsealers,reinforcers,insulators,obtundents, and pulp stimulators
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