Perio and cavities basics

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Cavity classifications

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Class I cavity

cavities are located in the pits and fissures of teeth, primarily affecting the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars.

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Class II cavity

cavities that occur in the interproximal surfaces of posterior teeth, affecting the mesial or distal surfaces of molars and premolars.

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Class III cavity

cavities that develop on the interproximal surfaces of anterior teeth, affecting the mesial or distal surfaces of incisors and canines.

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Class IV cavity

cavities that affect the interproximal surfaces of anterior teeth, specifically involving the incisal edge of incisors and canines.

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Class V cavity

cavities that occur on the gingival third of the facial or lingual surfaces of anterior and posterior teeth.

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