Which class describes smooth surfaces near the gumline?

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Which class describes smooth surfaces near the gumline?

Class V describes lesions or restorations on smooth surfaces located at the cervical third of the tooth, near the gumline, usually on facial or lingual surfaces. This area is the gingival third, away from pits and fissures, which is why Class V fits best. The other classes target different areas: Class I involves pits and fissures; Class II covers proximal surfaces of posterior teeth; Class VI involves cusp tips or incisal edges. So for smooth surfaces near the gumline, Class V is the correct category.

Class V describes lesions or restorations on smooth surfaces located at the cervical third of the tooth, near the gumline, usually on facial or lingual surfaces. This area is the gingival third, away from pits and fissures, which is why Class V fits best. The other classes target different areas: Class I involves pits and fissures; Class II covers proximal surfaces of posterior teeth; Class VI involves cusp tips or incisal edges. So for smooth surfaces near the gumline, Class V is the correct category.

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