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HOTTEL EFDA ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
When restoring a maxillary tooth best visual access can be
obtained with the patient reclined in a supine position. The plane
of the maxillary arch is - ANSWER-Perpendicular to the floor
When restoring a mandibular tooth,
Best visual access can be obtained with the patient reclined with
the back of the chair angled slightly up(30-40 degrees). The
plane of the mandibular arch is - ANSWER-Parallel to the floor
What instruments are used to place amalgams, composite resin's
and temporary filling materials into cavity preparation's -
ANSWER-Compactors
What instruments are used to remove excess amalgam,
composite resin's and temporary materials after the material has
been placed in the cavity preparation - ANSWER-Carvers
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What instruments are used to rub and smooth amalgam after it
has been placed in the cavity preparation - ANSWER-Burnisher
Most hand instruments are made up of what three parts -
ANSWER-Handle, shank, working end
The working end of a carver (discoid/cleoid) has a cutting edge
divided into three
general areas. They are: - ANSWER-the tip, side and heel
What instruments are designed to finish and polish amalgam and
composite restorations - ANSWER-rotary
The instrument grasp that offers the greatest control during
performance of restorative procedures in the oral cavity -
ANSWER-Modified pen grasp
True or false: a second finger is used as a fulcrum - ANSWER-
False
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A carver should be adapted at a __________ degree angle to the
surface being carved. - ANSWER-90
What is the function of the index finger in the modified pen
grasp - ANSWER-holds the instrument handle opposite the
thumb
How does the EFDA accomplish activation (movement) of an
instrument in order to avoid muscle cramping and fatigue? -
ANSWER-Moving the hand, wrist and forearm as one unit,
keeping a secure fulcrum
What are the advantages of working in a dry field? - ANSWER-
Better visibility, prep stays clean and dry, Materials develop
properly and easier access for placement of materials
True or false: in a proper operating field the teeth are accessible
and dry in the surrounding soft tissues are isolated from the
operating site - ANSWER-True
Is the oldest method used for retraction and dryness and are
recommended for isolation during short periods - ANSWER-
Cotton rolls
HOTTEL EFDA ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
When restoring a maxillary tooth best visual access can be
obtained with the patient reclined in a supine position. The plane
of the maxillary arch is - ANSWER-Perpendicular to the floor
When restoring a mandibular tooth,
Best visual access can be obtained with the patient reclined with
the back of the chair angled slightly up(30-40 degrees). The
plane of the mandibular arch is - ANSWER-Parallel to the floor
What instruments are used to place amalgams, composite resin's
and temporary filling materials into cavity preparation's -
ANSWER-Compactors
What instruments are used to remove excess amalgam,
composite resin's and temporary materials after the material has
been placed in the cavity preparation - ANSWER-Carvers
,2|Page
What instruments are used to rub and smooth amalgam after it
has been placed in the cavity preparation - ANSWER-Burnisher
Most hand instruments are made up of what three parts -
ANSWER-Handle, shank, working end
The working end of a carver (discoid/cleoid) has a cutting edge
divided into three
general areas. They are: - ANSWER-the tip, side and heel
What instruments are designed to finish and polish amalgam and
composite restorations - ANSWER-rotary
The instrument grasp that offers the greatest control during
performance of restorative procedures in the oral cavity -
ANSWER-Modified pen grasp
True or false: a second finger is used as a fulcrum - ANSWER-
False
, 3|Page
A carver should be adapted at a __________ degree angle to the
surface being carved. - ANSWER-90
What is the function of the index finger in the modified pen
grasp - ANSWER-holds the instrument handle opposite the
thumb
How does the EFDA accomplish activation (movement) of an
instrument in order to avoid muscle cramping and fatigue? -
ANSWER-Moving the hand, wrist and forearm as one unit,
keeping a secure fulcrum
What are the advantages of working in a dry field? - ANSWER-
Better visibility, prep stays clean and dry, Materials develop
properly and easier access for placement of materials
True or false: in a proper operating field the teeth are accessible
and dry in the surrounding soft tissues are isolated from the
operating site - ANSWER-True
Is the oldest method used for retraction and dryness and are
recommended for isolation during short periods - ANSWER-
Cotton rolls
