Questions and Answers
What type of caries is classified as Class I?
What defines Class II caries?
What areas do Class III caries affect?
Proximal surfaces of anterior teeth
What do Class IV caries impact?
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What is characteristic of Class V caries?
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Which type of caries is known as Class VI?
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Study Notes
Classes of Cavities
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Class I:
- Caries present in pits and fissures
- Affects occlusal, buccal, and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth
- Involves the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth
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Class II:
- Caries located on proximal surfaces
- Affects molars and premolars
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Class III:
- Caries affecting proximal surfaces
- Specifically involves anterior teeth
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Class IV:
- Caries impacting proximal surfaces
- Includes involvement of incisal edges of anterior teeth
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Class V:
- Caries affecting the gingival third
- Involves facial or lingual surfaces of both anterior and posterior teeth
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Class VI:
- Caries affecting the cusp tips
- Specifically involves molars, premolars, or canines
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