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Question 1

____ lesions are smooth-surface lesions found on proximal surfaces of anterior teeth which do not involve the incisal corners

Answer 1

Class III lesions are smooth-surface lesions found on proximal surfaces of anterior teeth which do not involve the incisal corners

Question 2

What class of lesions are present here

Answer 2

Class III lesions

Question 3

How are Class III lesions usually detected clinically?

Answer 3

detected easily with an explorer probe or by transillumination.
Anterior radiographs can also be used to diagnose these lesions but are not routinely done for the reasons stated above

Question 4

Which approach is preferred for Class III lesions and when can this approach be contraindicted?

Answer 4

Lingual approach is preferred but Labial approach is indicated only when the caries lesion already involves that surface or the adjacent tooth overlaps & blocks access from the Lingual aspect

Question 5

Describe the Class III preparation criteria

Answer 5