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Fig. 9.24 Mesial caries in a lower first
molar. The lesion is not readily
apparent.463H
Fig. 9.25 The lesion is opened. This
view shows the extent of the caries more
clearly. The operator does not need to
extend for prevention.464H
Fig. 9.26 The caries has been removed,
a band placed with wedge, and the
cavity lined.465H
Fig. 9.27 The operator has packed
amalgam into the mesial slot.