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Clinical Theory
Margination
Question | Answer |
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What ways can we detect an overhang | Visually, tactiley, x-ray |
What is the classification type I | Explorer detects excess of 0.5 mm or less with little, if any, radiographic evidence.; can be marginated |
What is the classification type II | Explorer detects excess between 0.5 mm- 3 mm overhang clearly visible and floss shreds when passed beneath the gingival margin; can be marginated or replaced, depending on several factors |
What is the classification type III | Explorer detects excess between 3mm or more, overhang obviously visible on radiographs, floss shreds when passed beneath the gingival margin; needs replacement |