What Is a Class 6 Cavity
Class Vi Lesions Occur on Incisal Surfaces of Anterior Teeth and Cusp Tips of Canines, Premolars and Molars Due to Attrition. Typically the Lesion Will Have...
Class VI lesions occur on incisal surfaces of anterior teeth and cusp tips of canines, premolars and molars due to attrition. Typically the lesion will have the appearance of a worn down central dentin island surrounded with ragged enamel periphery.
What is tooth decay for Class 6?
Tooth decay is the breakdown of tooth enamel. It can lead to holes in the teeth called cavities. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria make a sticky substance called plaque that can eat away at a tooth’s enamel.
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What are cavities and why are they bad?
Dental cavities are holes in teeth that form when acid in the mouth erodes tooth enamel. Untreated cavities can lead to toothaches, infection and tooth extractions. People of all ages get cavities.
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