ADA Caries classification article 2/23/17

Question 1

What are the four classifications of the ADA?

Answer 1

• Sound
• Initial
• Moderate
• Advanced

Question 2

What are sound dental caries?

Answer 2

-No clinically detectable lesion. Dental hard tissue appears normal in color, translucency and gloss

Question 3

What is the earliest clinically detectable lesion compatible with mild demineralization that is limited to the enamel (or the outer one third of the dentin) called in the ADA classification?

Answer 3

• Initial caries (Enamel has a white or brown spot)

Question 4

When you have visible signs of enamel breakdown or signs the dentin (radiolucency extends to the middle third of the dentin) is moderately demineralized what ADA classification do you have?

Answer 4

-Moderate

Question 5

When the enamel is fully cavitated and dentin is exposed, and the dentin lesion is deeply or severely demineralized found in the inner third of the dentin what ADA classification do you have?

Answer 5

-Advanced

Question 6

If you have plaque over the lesion that is not thick or stick is it likely to be inactive or active?

Answer 6

-Inactive

Question 7

If you use tactile feeling and have rough enamel/soft dentin is it likely to be inactive or active?

Answer 7

-Active

Question 8

If the lesion is not in a plaque stagnation area is it likely to be inactive or active?

Answer 8

-Inactive

Question 9

if you have no inflammation, or no bleeding on probing around the lesion is it likely to be active or inactive?

Answer 9

-Inactive

Question 10

If someone has a low caries risk how often do you have to see them for a recall?

Answer 10

6-12 months

Question 11

How frequent should you take radiographs of someone with a low risk?

Answer 11

24-36 months