Caries Classification

Question 1

Cavities on the proximal surfaces of premolars and molars (proximal teeth) are classified as what?

Answer 1

Class II

Question 2

In Class I caries all of the cavities are located on what anatomical surface of the tooth?

Answer 2

occlusal surfaces of the premolars and molars

• occlusal 2/3 of facial and lingual surfaces of molars
• lingual surfaces of maxillary incisors

Question 3

Cavities on the proximal surfaces of incisors and canines that DO NOT involve the incisor angle are what type of classification? (anterior teeth)

Answer 3

Class III

Question 4

Class IV cavities are on the _______ surfaces of ________ and canines that ______ the incisal edge (anterior teeth)

Answer 4

On the proximal surfaces
of incisors and canines
that involve the incisal angle

Question 5

Cavities on the gingival 1/3 of the facial and lingual surfaces of all teeth are classified as what?

Answer 5

Class V

Question 6

T/F Class V cavities are pit and fissure cavities

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Class VI cavities are on the ________ _______ of anterior teeth or on the ________ _______ ________ of posterior teeth

Answer 7

Cavities on the incisal edge of anterior teeth or on the occlusal cusp heights of posterior teeth