EFDA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024-2025
Ligature and elastomeric ties are used to hold dental archwires in place.
Which sort of cement is best for the cementation of ceramic veneer? -
ANSWER: Composite resin
The plastic U-shaped frame is installed on the dam, as are the metal Young and
Ostby frames. - ANSWER: Under; Outside
The key benefit of non-eugenol periodontal surgical dressing over periodontal
surgical dressing that contains eugenol is that - ANSWER Some patients are
allergic to the eugenol and may have redness and burning discomfort in the area
of the dressing.
A cotton roll holder is intended to hold many cotton rolls in a more stable
position for the _____ quadrant. - ANSWER Mandible.
Contact Area is the area of a tooth's mesial or distal surface that comes into
contact with another tooth in the same arch.
When making ___ with a vacuum former, you will use a heavier gauge, flexible
plastic that does not require a spacer but does require a strap attachment -
ANSWER A Mouth Guard.
,Selective polishing is indicated because the abrasive chemical used in coronal
polishing eliminates only a tiny portion of the fluoride-rich outer enamel layer.
The graphic used for charting the teeth includes _____ primary teeth and _____
permanent teeth (answer 20; 32).
If extra cement is not removed from the tooth's gingival margin and sulcus, it
might irritate the area, causing inflammation and discomfort.
Which of the following options reflects the lowest ratio, or highest
concentration, of vasoconstrictor in local anaesthetic? - ANSWER 1:20,000.
A ____ is a millimeter-calibrated equipment for locating and measuring the
depth of periodontal pockets. - ANSWER Periodontal Probe
The dental wax that is used for recording occlusal rims and denture wax-ups
and that is delivered in sheets is termed ______________ wax.
Covers half an arch - ANSWER Quadrant tray.
For those who are allergic to latex, _____ is available in a synthetic substance. -
ANSWER: Polishing cups
The dental assistant may be responsible for inserting the mixed cement into the
casting. The cement should be loaded so that a thin lining covers all interior
walls of the casting.
______ are used to extract a tooth in one piece, leaving the crown and root
intact. - ANSWER Forceps
, Visible light-cured sealants are polymerized using photoinitiators in the resin
that are sensitive to visible blue light. - ANSWER: Light-cured sealants
Final impressions are taken by - ANSWER Dentist.
The dental restorations made in the laboratory by the dental laboratory
technician are classified as: ANSWER Indirect restorations.
_____ causes less irritation to the pulp than zinc phosphate cement, and the pulp
reactivity is similar to that of ZOE cement. - Answer: Polycarboxylate cement.
DISLODGEMENT OF THE CLOT FROM THE SOCKET OR AN
INFECTION IN THE SOCKET THAT RESULTS IN A FAILURE OF THE
HEALING PROCESS CAN LEAD TO: ANSWER ALVEOLITIS AND DRY
SOCKET
Which of the following cement types is the most adaptable and least irritating to
the pulp? - Answer: ZOE cement and glass ionomer cement.
In some areas, after completing a board-certified course, a qualified dental
assistant may monitor you. ANSWER: Intravenous sedation
The word _____ refers to inserting one hand's thumb into the mouth and the
other hand's index and third fingers outside, and softly probing the tissues for
lumps or abnormalities. - ANSWER Palpation
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