Lesions may or may not be clinically visible  in each of the following teeth showing a pit and fissure view.  Describe the treatment you would suggest for each condition using previous restorative philosophies.

	Clinical observation shows no carious lesions.  X-rays show:
		no lesion	lesion into dentin

	Clinical observation shows no carious lesions but deep staining is present. X-rays show:
	no lesion	lesion into dentin

	Clinical observation shows white spot lesion. X-rays show:
	no lesion	lesion into dentin

	Clinical observation shows cavitated lesion. X-rays show:
	lesion into dentin

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