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A tooth fracture extends into dentin without pulp exposure, located supragingivally. What Ellis classification does this represent?

  1. Ellis Class II
  2. Ellis Class I
  3. Ellis Class III
  4. Ellis Class IV
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Correct answer: A. Ellis Class II

Ellis Class I involves enamel only; Ellis Class II involves enamel and dentin without pulp exposure (matching this scenario); Ellis Class III involves enamel, dentin, AND pulp exposure; Ellis Class IV describes a non-vital tooth. The fracture's location (supragingival vs. subgingival) describes where it is, not which Ellis class it falls into.

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