G.V. Black proposed a classification for dental caries. It was universally accepted and used by dental profession efficaciously for more than one hundred years. But it was when dental amalgam was the only material available for restorative purpose and philosophy of removing all the carious lesion was being followed.Current recommendation regarding caries is to drill lesion specifically and restore the lost tissue using adhesive materials.
The current philosophy of caries management is entirely against the Black's philosophy. If we discontinue Black's classification, which one should we use? Keep in mind, your proposed classification should gain global popularity.
For adhesive minimal restorations we can follow GJ Mounts classification.
I agree with you Kiran but do you think it is universally accepted? The dentists all over the globe should adopt a classification which is the most comprehensive and internationally followed to avoid confusion. What do you say?
Hello.
Sir, the entire idea behind this classification is based on the "location of the carious lesion".
It has nothing to do what so ever with the restoration material. And this is the reason why Black's classification of carries will be viable for the next hundred years probably.
I mean yes when I have a small carious lesion on the occlusal surface I won't extend the preparation to the intact grooves when I'm using composite as my filling material. But still, I can call this a class I lesion.
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