Which cavity classification describes a lesion located on the buccal pit/fissure of a premolar’s occlusal two-thirds buccal surface?
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Correct answer: Class I
Pit and fissure lesions on occlusal, buccal, or lingual surfaces (including occlusal two-thirds buccal surfaces) fall under Class I.
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