ICDAS Index - Community Dentistry

The figure shows distinct Enamel changes at the pits and fissures. The changes are seen when the tooth is both wet and dry. Assign a caries progression score according to the ICDAS index

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The figure shows extensive cavity with visible dentine and involvement of more than half the surface. Assign a caries progression score according to the ICDAS index

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Visual change in enamel translucency/opacity seen after prolonged drying but hardly seen when surfaces are wet. Assign a caries progression score according to the ICDAS index

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Distinct Cavity with visible exposed dentine and demineralization. Assign a caries progression score according to the ICDAS index

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The figure shows no or slight changes in enamel translucency after prolonged drying. Assign a caries progression score according to the ICDAS index

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Underlying dark shadow from exposed enamel and dentin breakdown. Assign a caries progression score according to the ICDAS index

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