6 Classifications of cavities

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Class I cavity (1)

Pits and fissures of anterior and posterior teeth. Buccal and lingual pits on the molars. Lingual pits inside the maxillary incisors( Anteriors teeth).

<p>Pits and fissures of anterior and posterior teeth. Buccal and lingual pits on the molars. Lingual pits inside the maxillary incisors( Anteriors teeth).</p>
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Class II cavity (2)

Proximal( mesial or distal) surfaces of posterior teeth. Commonly involves occlusal surface, molars and premolars.

<p>Proximal( mesial or distal) surfaces of posterior teeth. Commonly involves occlusal surface, molars and premolars.</p>
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Class III Cavity (3)

Interproximal (Mesial and distal) surfaces of anterior teeth not involving the incisal edge.

(canines, lateral incisors, and Central incisors).

<p>Interproximal (Mesial and distal) surfaces of anterior teeth not involving the incisal edge.</p><p>(canines, lateral incisors, and Central incisors).</p>
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Class IV cavity (4)

Interproximal (mesial or distal) surface of anterior teeth involving the incisal edge.

<p>Interproximal (mesial or distal) surface of anterior teeth involving the incisal edge.</p>
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Class V cavity (5)

Cervical 1/3 of the facial or lingual surface. usually occur because of sucking on sweets, sodas, and medications. Happens usually by quadrants.

<p>Cervical 1/3 of the facial or lingual surface. usually occur because of sucking on sweets, sodas, and medications. Happens usually by quadrants.</p>
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Class VI cavity (6)

Incisal edge of anterior teeth or cusp tips of posterior teeth that have been worn away due to abrasion ( wearing away) . usually not always caused by grinding of teeth .

<p>Incisal edge of anterior teeth or cusp tips of posterior teeth that have been worn away due to abrasion ( wearing away) . usually not always caused by grinding of teeth .</p>