Caries diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is ICDAS?
A
International caries diagnosis and detection system
2
Q
ICDAS code 0
A
Sound tooth - no evidence of lesion when clean and dry
3
Q
ICDAS code 1 and 2
A
Initial caries - first changes in enamel, no evidence of surface breakdown or dentine shadowing
4
Q
ICDAS code 3 and 4
A
White or brown spot lesion with localised enamel breakdown and dentine shadowing (code 4)
5
Q
ICDAS code 5 and 6
A
Distinct cavity - enamel and dentine breakdown
