Cavity classes

The cavity class is a term from dentistry .

To treat a carious tooth, the carious material is removed mechanically ( preparation ). A cavity is created in the tooth, which then has to be filled.

The type of cavity is identified worldwide with the Roman numerals I to V according to the areas of the tooth covered by the defect.

Black cavity classes

The cavity includes in cavity class ...

I dimples and fissures in the occlusal surface (posterior teeth occlusal )

II contact surfaces of the molars (posterior teeth approximal and possibly occlusal )

III Contact surfaces of incisors and canines, incisal edge not involved

IV as III, but incisal edge involved;

V tooth neck surface

VI Defects in the milk teeth

(See structure of the tooth )

This classification was proposed in 1889 by the American dentist Greene Vardiman Black .

Based on the cavity class, the dentist can make a rough decision about the most suitable methods for preparing and filling the tooth.

Several other classifications have been proposed to take account of the advancement of dentistry since 1908 .

Web links

• Definition of the cavity classes under the keyword "Black"