Cavities | Teeth Surfaces | teeth # |
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Pit and fissures of posterior teeth
Class 1
|
The surface of the tooth that is used for chewing or grinding
Occlusal
|
1,2,3,14,15,16,17,18,19,30,31,32
Molars
|
A gingival third of the tooth
Class 5
|
Tooth surfaces close to the inner check and face
Facial/Buccal
|
6,11,22, 27
Cuspis (Canine)
|
Interproximal and incisal edge
Class 4
|
The surface of the tooth away from the midline
Distal
|
7,8,9,10,23,24,25,26
Incisor
|
Interproximal cavities on the anterior teeth
Class 3
|
The surface of the tooth next to the tongue
Lingual
|
4,5,12,13,20,21,28,29
Bicuspid (premolar)
|
Interproximal cavities on the posterior teeth
Class 2
|
The surface of the tooth toward the midline
Mesial
|
1,16,17,32
3rd molar (Wisdom teeth)
|