Black's Classification of Caries

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dental classification system
gptkbp:alternativeTo ICDAS
WHO caries classification
gptkbp:basisFor anatomical location of carious lesion
gptkbp:class buccal or lingual pits of molars
lingual pits of maxillary incisors
pits and fissures of occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars
gptkbp:classII proximal surfaces of posterior teeth (molars and premolars)
gptkbp:classIII proximal surfaces of anterior teeth not involving incisal angle
gptkbp:classIV proximal surfaces of anterior teeth involving incisal angle
gptkbp:classV cervical third of facial or lingual surfaces of any tooth
gptkbp:classVI incisal edges of anterior teeth and cusp tips of posterior teeth
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:G.V._Black
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black's Classification of Caries
gptkbp:introducedIn 1908
gptkbp:limitation does not consider caries activity or etiology
gptkbp:purpose categorize dental caries based on location and type
gptkbp:significance standardized caries diagnosis and treatment planning
gptkbp:used_in yes
gptkbp:usedIn dentistry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:G.V._Black
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7