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Category | Score | Clinical evaluation criteria |
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Surface roughness and gloss | 1-Alpha | Surface of restoration is neat and smooth |
2-Bravo | Slightly uneven and rough surface |
3-Charlie | There are deep notches and irregular grooves on the surface |
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Marginal coloration | 1-Alpha | There is no color difference between the restoration and the tooth |
2-Bravo | There is a slight discoloration |
3-Charlie | The discoloration progresses towards the cavity |
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Color/shade matching | 1-Alpha | No change in color, shade, or transparency of the restoration |
2-Bravo | Slight change of color (up to 2 shades) |
3-Charlie | Significant change of color (more than to 2 shades) |
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Anatomical form | 1-Alpha | Restoration is sound and continuous |
2-Bravo | Slight discontinuity on marginal ridges but clinically acceptable |
3-Charlie | Wear and deformation in restoration are present |
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Retention of restoration | 1-Alpha | Restoration is sound and present |
2-Bravo | Restoration has repairable cracks and/or wear |
3-Charlie | Significant parts or all of the restoration have been lost |
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Marginal adaptation | 1-Alpha | No visible crevice and the explorer do not catch at interfaces |
2-Bravo | There is a small crevice, and the explorer falls into it |
3-Charlie | Explorer is advancing towards dentin or base of restoration |
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Secondary caries | 1-Alpha | The tooth is sound |
2-Bravo | Localized demineralization areas are present |
3-Charlie | Secondary caries are present |
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