Quiz 1: Cavity Classification

Question 1

Class I Cavities:

Answer 1

• • All pit and fissure cavities on the occlusal surfaces of premolars and molars
• • Cavities on the occlusal 2/3 of the facial and lingual surfaces of molars
• • Cavities on the lingual surfaces of maxillary incisors

Question 2

Class II Cavities:

Answer 2

– Cavities on the proximal surfaces of premolars and molars (posterior teeth)

Question 3

Class III Cavities:

Answer 3

– Cavities on the proximal surfaces of incisors and canines that do not involve the incisal angle (anterior teeth)

Question 4

Class IV Cavities:

Answer 4

– Cavities on the proximal surfaces of incisors and canines that involve the incisal angle anterior teeth)

Question 5

Class V Cavities:

Answer 5

– Cavities on the gingival 1/3 of the facial and lingual surfaces of all teeth (not pit and fissure cavities)

Question 6

Class VI Cavities:

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Cavities on the proximal surfaces of incisors and canines that DO NOT involve the incisal angle (anterior teeth)

Answer 7

Class III

Question 8

All pit and fissure cavities on the occlusal surfaces of premolars and molars

Answer 8

Class I

Question 9

Cavities on the gingival 1/3 of the facial and lingual surfaces of all teeth (not pit and fissure cavities)

Answer 9

Class V

Question 10

Cavities on the occlusal 2/3 of the facial and lingual surfaces of molars

Answer 10

Class I

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Class VI

Question 12

Cavities on the lingual surfaces of maxillary incisors

Answer 12

Class I

Question 13

Cavities on the proximal surfaces of premolars and molars (posterior teeth)

Answer 13

Class II

Question 14

Cavities on the proximal surfaces of incisors and canines that INVOLVE the incisal angle anterior teeth)

Answer 14

Class IV