CAVITY PREPARATION AND FILLING TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO BLACK’S CLASSIFICATION IN OPERATIVE DENTISTRY

Abstract

Dental caries remains a major global oral health problem, requiring effective and predictable restorative treatment strategies. Black’s classification of carious cavities provides a systematic framework for cavity preparation based on anatomical location and has long served as a foundation of operative dentistry. This article analyzes cavity preparation and restorative techniques according to Black’s classification, with an emphasis on drilling principles, cavity design, and appropriate selection of filling materials. The study demonstrates that class-specific preparation approaches, when combined with modern adhesive materials, result in improved marginal adaptation, functional durability, and aesthetic outcomes. The findings confirm that Black’s classification remains clinically relevant and continues to guide effective caries management in contemporary restorative dentistry.