PA EFDA Board Exam Questions & 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
- 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
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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
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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 (Ans - Lingual of upper; Buccal of lower
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