Questions and Answers
What is the Class 1 Caries Classification?
What areas do Class 2 Caries Classification cover?
Posterior teeth MO or DO, or MOD
Where does Class 3 Caries Classification occur?
Anterior teeth on the mesial or distal surfaces
What is included in the Class 4 Caries Classification?
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What does Class 5 Caries Classification encompass?
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What is defined by Class 6 Caries Classification?
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Study Notes
Caries Classifications
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Class 1 Caries: Involves the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth, and affects the occlusal two-thirds of the buccal and lingual surfaces of molars, as well as the lingual surfaces of maxillary incisors.
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Class 2 Caries: Occurs in posterior teeth and involves mesial-occlusal (MO), distal-occlusal (DO), or mesial-distal-occlusal (MOD) surfaces.
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Class 3 Caries: Affects anterior teeth, specifically targeting the mesial or distal surfaces.
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Class 4 Caries: Involves anterior teeth with decay present on the mesio-incisal (MI) or diisto-incisal (DI) surfaces.
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Class 5 Caries: Can occur on any tooth, presenting on the gingival third of either the lingual or buccal/labial surfaces.
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Class 6 Caries: Affects any tooth, specifically involving the occlusal cusp, ridge, or incisal edge, often signifying severe wear.
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Description
This quiz covers the different classifications of dental caries, detailing the specific surfaces of teeth affected in each class. Understanding these classifications is crucial for dental professionals in diagnosing and treating oral diseases. Test your knowledge on Class 1 through Class 6 caries.
