Marginal adaptation |
A = |
Explorer does not catch or slight catch with
no visible crevice |
B = |
Explorer catches and crevice is visible but no
exposure of dentin or base |
C = |
Explorer penetrates crevice and defect
extended to enamel-dentin junction |
Marginal discoloration |
A = |
No visual evidence of marginal
discoloration |
B = |
Marginal discoloration present but has not
penetrated in a pulpal direction |
C = |
Marginal discoloration has penetrated in a
pulpal direction |
Secondary caries |
A = |
No caries present |
C = |
Caries present associated with the
restoration |
Sensitivity to cold |
1–10 |
0 indicates no pain; 10 indicates worst pain
imaginable. |