Table 3.

Modified USPHS evaluation criteria

Retention	Alfa: no loss of restorative material Charlie: any loss of restorative material
Color match	Alfa: match with the tooth Bravo: acceptable mismatch Charlie: unacceptable mismatch
Marginal discoloration	Alfa: no discoloration Bravo: discoloration without penetration in the pulpal direction Charlie: discoloration with penetration in the pulpal direction
Marginal adaptation	Alfa: closely adapted, no visible crevice Bravo: visible crevice, explorer will penetrate Charlie: crevice in which dentin is exposed
Secondary caries	Alfa: no caries present Charlie: caries present
Surface texture	Alfa: enamel-like surface Bravo: surface is rougher than the enamel, clinically acceptable Charlie: unacceptably rough surface
Anatomic form	Alfa: continuous Bravo: slightly discontinuous, clinically acceptable Charlie: discontinuous, failure
Postoperative sensitivity	Alfa: not present Bravo: sensitivity with diminishing intensity Charlie: constant sensitivity without diminishing intensity