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PA EFDA BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How many molars are present in the mandibular arch? - correct
answer- 6
The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the
permanent mandibular first molar by number of? - correct
answer- Cusps
Which is not found on the occlusal surface of a mandibular
molar? - correct answer- Cingulum
A cusp of carabelli is located on a maxillary first molar of the? -
correct answer- Mesiolingual cusp
3 round protuberances - correct answer- Mamelons
What is found on both posterior and anterior teeth? - correct
answer- Marginal ridges
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A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s? - correct
answer- 7 and 10
What molar is likely to have 3 buccal cusps? - correct answer-
Mandibular first
The label Mesiobucco-occlusal is appropriate for? - correct
answer- Point Angle of a posterior tooth
On a maxillary first premolar what is the groove that sperates
the buccal and lingual cusps? - correct answer- Central groove
The molar with a Y,H, or U pattern - correct answer- Mandibular
second premolar
A facial and lingual triangular ridge join to form? - correct
answer- Transverse ridge
Cusps for a mandibular first molar - correct answer-
mesiolingual, mesiofacial, distolingual, distofacial, distal
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Major difference between first and second molars? - correct
answer- 1st molars has 5 cusps, 2nd molars have 4 cusps
Which is true of oblique ridges? - correct answer- Only
Maxillary molars have Oblique ridges
Facial surfaces of teeth include what? - correct answer- Labial
and Buccal surfaces
Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins
of the occlusal surface - correct answer- Marginal ridges
The bulk of a tooth is made up of - correct answer- Dentin
Interproximal spaces between teeth - correct answer- Gingival
papillae
Mesial and distal marginal ridges are found on - correct
answer- Both Posterior and Anterior teeth
PA EFDA BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How many molars are present in the mandibular arch? - correct
answer- 6
The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the
permanent mandibular first molar by number of? - correct
answer- Cusps
Which is not found on the occlusal surface of a mandibular
molar? - correct answer- Cingulum
A cusp of carabelli is located on a maxillary first molar of the? -
correct answer- Mesiolingual cusp
3 round protuberances - correct answer- Mamelons
What is found on both posterior and anterior teeth? - correct
answer- Marginal ridges
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A ligual pit is most commonly found on what teeth #'s? - correct
answer- 7 and 10
What molar is likely to have 3 buccal cusps? - correct answer-
Mandibular first
The label Mesiobucco-occlusal is appropriate for? - correct
answer- Point Angle of a posterior tooth
On a maxillary first premolar what is the groove that sperates
the buccal and lingual cusps? - correct answer- Central groove
The molar with a Y,H, or U pattern - correct answer- Mandibular
second premolar
A facial and lingual triangular ridge join to form? - correct
answer- Transverse ridge
Cusps for a mandibular first molar - correct answer-
mesiolingual, mesiofacial, distolingual, distofacial, distal
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Major difference between first and second molars? - correct
answer- 1st molars has 5 cusps, 2nd molars have 4 cusps
Which is true of oblique ridges? - correct answer- Only
Maxillary molars have Oblique ridges
Facial surfaces of teeth include what? - correct answer- Labial
and Buccal surfaces
Elevated crests of enamel that form mesial and distal margins
of the occlusal surface - correct answer- Marginal ridges
The bulk of a tooth is made up of - correct answer- Dentin
Interproximal spaces between teeth - correct answer- Gingival
papillae
Mesial and distal marginal ridges are found on - correct
answer- Both Posterior and Anterior teeth
