Table 2.
Modified USPHS Criteria Used
| Criteria | Code | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| marginal adaptation | A | Restoration closely adapted to the tooth, No explorer catch at margins, or there was a catch in one direction |
| B | Explorer catch. No visible evidence of a crevice into which explorer could penetrate. No dentin or base visible | |
| C | Explorer penetrates into a crevice that is of a depth that expose dentin or base | |
| post operative sensitivity | A | None |
| B | Mild but bearable | |
| C | Uncomfortable, but no replacement is necessary | |
| D | Painful. Replacement of restoration is necessary | |
| pulpal symptoms | A | No symptoms |
| B | Minor symptoms | |
| C | Major symptoms | |
| D | Extensive symptoms | |
| secondary caries | A | Absent |
| B | Present | |