EFDA Restorative & Preventive Dental Procedures 5

Question 1

A patient's permanent first molar has a retained primary molar root tip blocking the occlusal fissure. Sealant placement should be:

Accepted Answer

Deferred until the dentist evaluates the tooth

Answer

Abnormal findings such as retained roots must be evaluated by the dentist before preventive procedures are performed.

Question 2

Which finishing instrument is used to smooth interproximal composite surfaces after initial carving?

Accepted Answer

Finishing strip

Answer

Finishing strips allow access to interproximal composite surfaces for smoothing and contouring after initial carving.

Question 3

The Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) protocol guides the EFDA to recommend fluoride varnish frequency based on:

Accepted Answer

Patient's caries risk level

Answer

CAMBRA categorizes patients as low, moderate, or high risk for caries, with fluoride varnish frequency increasing with higher risk.

Question 4

When using an amalgamator, which factor most directly affects the consistency and strength of the amalgam mix?

Accepted Answer

The trituration time and speed

Answer

Trituration time and speed control the degree of amalgamation, directly affecting the working consistency and final strength of the restoration.

Question 5

During a preventive resin restoration (PRR), after removing carious tissue from a pit, the EFDA places:

Accepted Answer

A composite restoration in the carious area sealed with pit and fissure sealant over adjacent pits

Answer

A PRR combines a minimal composite restoration in the carious pit with sealant coverage of adjacent sound pits and fissures.

(EFDA) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Practice Test