Criteria | Test Procedure | USPHS Score | – |
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Retention | Visual inspection with a mirror at 18 inches | Complete retention of the restoration Mobilization of the restoration, still present Loss of the restoration |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Colour match | Visual inspection with mirror at 18 inches |
Restoration is perfectly matched for color shade Restoration is not correctly matched for color shade Restoration is unacceptable for color shade |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Marginal integrity | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed |
Absence of discrepancy at probing Presence of discrepancy at probing, without dentin exposure Probe penetrates in the discrepancy at probing, with dentin exposure |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Marginal discoloration | Visual inspection with mirror at 18 inches |
Absence of marginal discoloration Presence of marginal discoloration limited and not extended Evident marginal discoloration penetrated towards the pulp chamber |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Surface texture | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed |
The surface is not rough Surface is slightly rough Surface is highly rough | Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Surface staining | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed |
The surface is not staining Surface is slightly staining Surface is highly staining | Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Postoperative sensitivity | Ask patients | Absence of the dentinal hypersensitivity Presence of mild and transient hypersensitivity Presence of strong and intolerable hypersensitivity |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Gingival bleeding | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed |
Gingival tissues are perfect Gingival tissues are slightly hyperaemic Gingival tissues are inflammatory |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) Charlie (C) |
Secondary caries | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed |
No evidence of caries Evidence of caries along the margin of the restoration |
Alpha (A) Bravo (B) |