_____ caries is a carious lesion that occurs on the tooth around a restoration.

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Recurrent caries refers to the development of new cavities adjacent to a pre-existing restoration. This can occur due to inadequate removal of decay before placing the restoration or due to breakdown of the restoration over time, allowing bacteria to penetrate and cause new decay. Smooth surface caries occur on the flat surfaces of teeth, pit and fissure caries occur in the deep grooves and crevices of molars, and pulpal caries occur when decay reaches the nerve of the tooth.

_____ Caries Is a Carious Lesion That Occurs on the Tooth