CLASS V RESTORATIONS DEFINED:
Class V restorations remedy lost tooth structure on the facial and lingual surfaces.This Handbook develops Class V methodology from simplest to most complex in the following sequence;
- Class V preamble and discussion
- Class V abfraction
- Class V abrasion
- enamel only
- dentin and enamel
- Class V carious lesion
- Before treating the neglectful patient
- Class V anterior
- Class V posterior
- Class V repairing existing bridgework
- Class V geriatric
- Class V pedodontic
- Long restorations in Inciso-ginigval dimension (>5mm)
Class II Restorations at the gingival line are covered separately, see MODB and MODXYZ.
LINKS This procedure category links to the following areas of expertise:
- Isolation
- Hemostasis
- Shade selection
- Extension for Prevention
- Final Resins
- Transparency
- opacity
- Flowable Resins
- Compomers,Resinomers, RMGIs
- Enamel axioms
- Caries removal
- Pulp protection
- Post-operative comfort
- Bonding
- Etch
- Prime
- Adhesive
- Finishing
- Flash identification
- Polishing