Classification of Dental Caries

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Match the dental class with its description:

Class I = Cervical 1/3 of teeth Class II = Interproximal of anterior teeth Class III = Due to trauma, chip in anterior incisal edge Class IV = Interproximal of posterior teeth

Match the class of dental cavities with their locations:

Class V = Wear due to abrasion Class II = Interproximal of posterior teeth Class I = Pits and fissures Class VI = Cervical 1/3 of teeth

Match the dental class with its characteristic feature:

Class I = Pits and fissures Class IV = Interproximal of anterior teeth Class III = Cervical 1/3 of teeth Class VI = Wear due to abrasion

Match the class with its corresponding dental issue:

<p>Class V = Interproximal of posterior teeth Class II = Pits and fissures Class III = Due to trauma, chip in anterior incisal edge Class I = Cervical 1/3 of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the class with the type of cavity:

<p>Class VI = Wear due to abrasion Class IV = Interproximal of anterior teeth Class II = Interproximal of posterior teeth Class I = Pits and fissures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dental pit and fissure class

Dental pits and fissures are the grooves and openings on the chewing surface of teeth.

Interproximal posterior teeth class

Cavities that form in between posterior teeth.

Interproximal anterior teeth class

Cavities that form between the front teeth.

Trauma-related anterior incisal edge class

Cavities caused by chips or breaks on the biting edge of the front teeth.

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Cervical 1/3 class decay

Cavities that form along the neck of the tooth.

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Study Notes

Classification of Dental Caries

Class I caries: Affect pits and fissures.
Class II caries: Located on the interproximal surfaces of posterior teeth.
Class III caries: Located on the interproximal surfaces of anterior teeth.
Class IV caries: Result from trauma, affecting the incisal edge of anterior teeth.
Class V caries: Affect the cervical third (neck) of teeth.
Class VI caries: Result from abrasion, causing wear.

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Explore the different classes of dental caries through this quiz. Learn about the various types, including Class I through Class VI, and their specific characteristics. Test your knowledge on how these caries affect different surfaces of the teeth.