PA EFDA BOARD EXAM LATEST VERSION
2024-2025 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
____ is defined as a deep furrow running along a developmental
groove.
A ) Proximal
B ) A fissure
C ) A pit
D ) Interproximal Correct Answer B ) A fissure
The surface of the tooth towards the lip :
A ) Anterior
B ) Labial
C ) Lingual
D ) Incisal Correct Answer B ) Labial
The surface of the tooth next to the tongue :
A ) Gingiva
B ) Facial
C ) Lingual
D ) Occlusal Correct Answer C ) Lingual
The chewing surface of posterior teeth :
A ) Occlusal
B ) Fissure
C ) Incisal
D ) Occipital Correct Answer A ) Occlusal
A vertical overlap of the maxillary teeth with the mandibular arch :
A ) Overjet
B ) Occlusal
C ) Occipital
,D ) Overbite Correct Answer D ) Overbite
A horizontal overlap of the maxillary teeth with the mandibular
arch :
A ) Overjet
B ) Occlusal
C ) Occipital
D ) Overbite Correct Answer A ) Overjet
Where the tooth contacts its neighbor in the same arch :
A ) Interproximal
B ) Incisal
C ) Posterior
D ) Proximal Correct Answer D) Proximal
The upper jaw is also known as
A ) A quadrant
B ) The maxillary
C ) The mandibular
D ) Dentition Correct Answer B ) The maxillary
The lower jaw is also known as :
A ) The mandibular
B ) The maxillary
C ) The dentition
D ) A quadrant Correct Answer A ) The mandibular
The maxillary left quadrant has teeth numbered :
A ) 1-8
B ) 17-24
C ) 9-16
D ) 25-32 Correct Answer C ) 9-16
The mandibular right quadrant has teeth numbered :
A ) 1-8
,B ) 9-16
C ) 17-24
D ) 25-32 Correct Answer D ) 25-32
What is the term for advanced tasks that require increased skill
and training performed by dental auxiliary when delegated by a
dentist in accordance with their state dental practice act ?
A ) Express contact
B ) Criminal law
C ) Expanded functions
D ) Implied contract Correct Answer C ) Expanded functions
There are ____ teeth in the permanent dentition .
A ) Thirty - two
B ) Twenty - eight
C ) Thirty
D ) Twenty Correct Answer A ) Thirty - two
The tooth positioned immediately to the side of the midline is the :
A ) Premolar
B ) Central incisor
C ) Canine
D ) Lateral incisor Correct Answer B ) Central incisor
Another name for the bicuspid is :
A ) Lateral
B ) Premolars
C ) Canine
D ) Molar Correct Answer B ) Premolars
____ are located at the corners of the mouth , and are designed
for cutting .
A ) Laterals
B ) Molars
C ) Canines
, D ) Bicuspids Correct Answer C ) Canines
The surface of a tooth facing toward the midline of the arch is the
A ) Mesial
B ) Lingual
C ) Buccal
D ) Distal Correct Answer A ) Mesial
The ____ is the chewing surface of the posterior teeth .
A ) Fissure
B ) Occlusal
C ) Incisal
D ) Cusp Correct Answer B ) Occlusal
The distal surface of a tooth is :
A ) Touching the tongue
B ) Away from the midline
C ) Close to but not touching it
D ) Under the gingiva Correct Answer B ) Away from the midline
The V - shaped space extending in different directions from the
contact point is referred to as the ____.
A ) Interproximal
B ) Embrasure
C ) Contact
D ) Free gingiva Correct Answer B ) Embrasure
An irregular - shaped depression on the surface of a tooth :
A ) Fissure
B ) Pit
C ) Fossa
D ) Grove Correct Answer C ) Fossa
Located at the gingival third on the lingual surface of an anterior
tooth is a convex prominence of enamel called :
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