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Caries
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Tooth decay. The localized destruction of
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Cavity
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A carious lesion or an area of tooth decay.
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Cavitation
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Hole in a tooth that is the result of the caries process. Appears radiolucent.
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Detection of caries
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Both careful clinical examination and a radiographic examination are necessary.
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Clinical examination of caries
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Some can be detected by looking in the mouth. Checked with a mirror and explorer for catches...
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Radiographic examination
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Useful in detection because of the nature of this disease process. Carious lesions appear...
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Interpretation of caries
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All films must be properly mounted and viewed on a viewbox. A pocket sized magnifying...
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Radiographic classification of caries
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Location (interproximal, occlusal, buccal, lingual, and root surfaces), recurrent and...
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Interproximal caries
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Caries found between two teeth. Typically seen at or just below (apical to) the contact...
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Incipient interproximal caries
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Beginning to exist or appear. Extends less than halfway through the thickness of enamel....
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Moderate interproximal caries
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Extends more than halfway through the thickness of enamel but does not involve the DEJ ...
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Advanced interproximal caries
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Extends to or through the DEJ and into dentin but does not extend through the dentin more than...
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Severe interproximal caries
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Extends through enamel, through the dentin, and more than half the distance toward the pulp. ...
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Occlusal caries
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Caries that involve the chewing surface of the posterior teeth. Usually detected with...
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Incipient occlusal caries
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Cannot be seen on a dental radiograph and must be detected clinically with an explorer.
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Moderate occlusal caries
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Extends into dentin and appears as a very thin radiolucent line. The radiolucency is...
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Severe occlusal caries
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Extends into dentin and appears as a large radiolucency. Is apparent clinically.
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Buccal and lingual caries
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Involves the buccal and lingual surface of the tooth. They are difficult to detect on...
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Root surface caries
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Involves only the roots of teeth. The cementum and dentin located just below the cervical...
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Recurrent caries
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Secondary caries that occur adjacent to a pre-existing restoration. They can occur because...
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Rampant caries
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Growing or spreading unchecked. Advanced and severe caries that affects numerous teeth. ...
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