@voka.io: What are class 1 dental caries and why is early detection important? Doctor Greenvardman Black's classification system organizes dental caries into five distinct classes, based on the location of the carious lesion. Class 1 cavities are the first stage of this classification, affecting natural depressions in teeth, such as pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars, buccal or lingual pits of molars, and lingual pits of maxillary incisors. Why is early detection of Class 1 caries crucial? 🔻 Class 1 cavities are often hard to detect without proper dental examination or X-rays, as they form in the deep fissures of teeth. 🔻 If untreated, these cavities can progress into deeper layers, leading to more severe damage to the tooth. 🔻 Early intervention can help prevent more extensive restorations, saving both time and dental health. Understanding the early stages of dental caries is essential for effective treatment and prevention. Class 1 lesions, though small, can have a significant impact if ignored. 📌 Explore dentistry with VOKA 3D Anatomy & Pathology! #dentalcaries #class1caries #toothdecay #dentalhealth #oralhealth #dentaleducation #dentistry #3danatomy #medstudents #medicaleducation #anatomy #pathology #3danatomy #digitallearning #humanbody