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What type of cavity is characterized by pits and fissures of anterior and posterior teeth?
What type of cavity is characterized by pits and fissures of anterior and posterior teeth?
Which class of cavity involves the proximal surface of posterior teeth, commonly affecting molars and premolars?
Which class of cavity involves the proximal surface of posterior teeth, commonly affecting molars and premolars?
Class III cavities are found on which surface of teeth?
Class III cavities are found on which surface of teeth?
Which class of cavity involves the incisal angle of anterior teeth?
Which class of cavity involves the incisal angle of anterior teeth?
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What defines a Class V cavity?
What defines a Class V cavity?
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Which class of cavity is associated with the incisal edge of anterior teeth and cusp tips of posterior teeth due to abrasion?
Which class of cavity is associated with the incisal edge of anterior teeth and cusp tips of posterior teeth due to abrasion?
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Simple cavities involve how many surfaces of a tooth?
Simple cavities involve how many surfaces of a tooth?
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Complex cavities occur on how many surfaces?
Complex cavities occur on how many surfaces?
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Match the following cavity classes with their descriptions:
Match the following cavity classes with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Cavity Classifications
- Class I Cavity: Involves pits and fissures on anterior and posterior teeth, specifically premolars and molars.
- Class II Cavity: Affects proximal surfaces of posterior teeth, usually molars and premolars, and often includes the occlusal surface.
- Class III Cavity: Found on the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth, such as mesial and distal surfaces, without affecting the incisal angle.
- Class IV Cavity: Similar to Class III but involves the incisal angle of anterior teeth.
- Class V Cavity: Located on the cervical third of the facial or lingual surface of any tooth.
- Class VI Cavity: Occurs on the incisal edges of anterior teeth and the cusp tips of posterior teeth, generally due to abrasion.
Cavity Types
- Simple Cavities: Cavities affecting only one surface of a tooth.
- Complex Cavities: Involve two or more surfaces of a tooth, indicating a more extensive area of decay.
Class I Cavity Specifics
- Affects occlusal surfaces of both premolars and molars.
- Involves occlusal two-thirds of buccal and lingual surfaces on posterior teeth.
- Found in the lingual pits of anterior teeth, particularly at the cingulum.
- Located in the incisal two-thirds of labial and lingual surfaces on anterior teeth.
Class II Cavity Specifics
- Occurs on proximal surfaces between posterior teeth, emphasizing mesial and distal areas.
Class III Cavity Specifics
- Located on proximal surfaces of anterior teeth, explicitly excluding the incisal edge.
Class IV Cavity Specifics
- Found on proximal surfaces of anterior teeth, including the incisal edge.
Class V Cavity Specifics
- Positioned in the gingival one-third of labial, lingual, and buccal surfaces across all teeth.
Class VI Cavity Specifics
- Manifests on incisal edges of anterior teeth and the tips of cusps on posterior teeth.
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Test your knowledge on different cavity classifications with these flashcards. Each card provides definitions for Class I, II, III, and IV cavities, focusing on various tooth surfaces. Perfect for dental students and professionals looking to refresh their memory.
