PA EFDA Board Exam Questions With Verified Answers

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