Black’s Classification: Isn’t It a Time to Switch over to a Comprehensive Caries Classification?
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract:GV Black proposed a classification for recording caries which served the purpose efficiently for almost 100 years. Owing to its inbuilt shortcomings and current knowledge on cariology and induction of modern technology and restorative materials, Black’s philosophy has been rendered despondently ineffective. Though various more comprehensive classifications and caries management systems have been evolved but Black’s classification remains popular tool for recording of caries worldwide. The similar situation is found among dental professionals in Pakistan. This study was planned with the objective to know the reason for not using other classification systems and awareness about the existence of newer systems among Operative Dentistry / cariology specialists or teachers. A content validated close-ended questionnaire was used as a tool for this survey based study. The questionnaire based on two-point Likert scale with options of “Yes “and ‘No” comprising of ten simple queries regarding Black’s caries classification was sent personally to all those who showed willingness to participate in the study and was recollected within 15 days. 85% of the participant agreed that Black’s classification focuses on treating dental cavities and not the carious process itself and 95% were aware of existence of more conservative modes of caries classification. Majority confirmed that Black’s classification isn’t compatible with minimal interventional approach to dental treatment. Even then, this is the chief classification that is followed in dental schools in Pakistan. Black’s classification isn’t well-suited for existing philosophy for caries management and dental profession should switch over to already existing more compatible classification. Keywords: Black’s caries classification, Global caries initiative, Global oral health.
Authors and Affiliations
Asaad Javaid Mirza, Mohsin Nazir, Maaz Asad Javaid, Shama Asghar, Asghar Shigri
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP400328
- DOI -
- Views 82
- Downloads 0
Endodontic management of foreign body in root canal of 10 year child: a case report
Abstract: Over the course of time, dentistry has evolved from a primitive form of dental care to modern day use of preventive treatment modalities. In today’s modern dentistry with the availability of various new obturat...
Correlation between Gingival Biotype and Occurrence of Gingival Recession
Abstract: Gingival recession is the displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cemento-enamel junction resulting in the exposure of root surface which puts the patient at risk for dentine hypersensitivity, root ca...
OHRQoL: Oral Health Related Quality of Life : Complete Dentures
Abstract: When assessing the outcomes of dental treatment, it is important to consider the clinicians as well as the patients’ point of view. The dentist must attempt to restore, most often elderly patient with mental/ph...
Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma: An Unusual Case Report with Review of Literature
Abstract:Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a non-neoplastic, tumor-like reactive lesion occurring exclusively on gingiva/alveolar crest. It is also known as giant cell epulis, osteoclastoma, giant cell reparative...
Salivary Alkaline Phosphatase and Calcium – Diagnostic Marker for Bone Resorptionin Post-Menopausal Women
Abstract: Alkaline Phosphatase comprises a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphate esters in an alkaline environment. This enzyme plays an important role in the bone metabolism. Alkaline Phosphatase ac...