4 - Caries Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Caries according to its initiation?
A
Primary
Secondary
2
Q
Caries according to its distance to the pulp?
A
MCA MCF Superficial Media Profunda Profundissima
3
Q
Caries according to its location
A
Pits and fissure Proximal Foramen cecum Root cervical Atypical
4
Q
Caries according to its rate of progression
A
Acute
Chronic
5
Q
Specifics in progression of pits and fissure caries
A
Narrow in its enamel penetration but lesion widens in dentin tissue due to its lower mineralization
6
Q
Specifics in progression of proximal caries
A
Wide penetration in proximal contact areas
7
Q
The 4 classical caries symptoms
A
Discoloration
Dentin pain
Impaired intactness
Impaired function
