EFDA Exam Review Questions & Answers 2024/2025.
Dental arch wires are held in place by
(Ans- Ligature ties and elastomeric ties
Which type of cement
... [Show More] is preferred for cementation of ceramic veneers?
(Ans- Composite Resin
The plastic U-shaped frame is placed _____ the dam; the metal Young
frame and the Ostby frame are placed _____ the dam.
(Ans- Under; Outside
The primary advantage of non-eugenol periodontal surgical dressing over
periodontal surgical dressing that does contain eugenol is that
(Ans- Some patients are allergic to the eugenol and could experience
redness and burning pain in the area of the dressing
A cotton roll holder is designed to hold multiple cotton rolls in a more
secure manner for the _____ quadrant.
(Ans- Mandibular
The area of the Mesial or distal surface of a tooth that touches the adjacent
tooth in the same arch
(Ans- Contact Area
When constructing ___ with a vacuum former, you will use a heavier
gauge, flexible plastic that does not require a spacer but does require an
attachment for the strap
(Ans- A Mouth Guard
Selective polishing is recommended, because the:
(Ans- Abrasive agent used during coronal polishing actually removes a
small amount of the fluoride-rich outer enamel layer.
EFDA Exam Review Questions & Answers 2024/2025
The diagram used for charting the teeth includes _____ primary teeth and
_____ permanent teeth
(Ans- 20; 32
If excess cement is not removed from in and around the gingival margin
and sulcus of the tooth, the cement can
(Ans- Irritate the area and cause inflammation and discomfort.
Which of the following choices represents the lowest ratio, meaning
greatest concentration, of vasoconstrictor in local anesthetic?
(Ans- 1:20,000
A ____ is an instrument calibrated in millimeters that is used to locate and
measure the depth of periodontal pockets.
(Ans- Periodontal probe
The dental wax that is used for recording occlusal rims and for denture
wax-ups and that is supplied in sheets is called ______________ wax
(Ans- Base plate
Covers half of an arch
(Ans- Quadrant tray
______ are available in a synthetic material for patients with latex allergies.
(Ans- Polishing cups
The dental assistant may have the responsibility of placing the mixed
cement into the casting the cement should be loaded
(Ans- So that a thin lining covers all internal walls for the casting. [Show Less]