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. 2011 Mar 8;16(2):513–520. doi: 10.1007/s00784-011-0528-9

Table 1.

Codes and description of ICDAS II

1st digit codes Description 2nd digit codes Description
0 Sound 0 Sound
1 Sealant, partial 1 First visual change in enamel
2 Sealant, full 2 Distinct visual change in enamel
3 Tooth colored restorations 3 Localized enamel breakdown
4 Amalgam restoration 4 Underlying dark shadow from dentin
5 Stainless steel crown 5 Distinct cavity with visible dentin
6 Porcelain or gold or PFM crown or veneer 6 Extensive distinct cavity with visible dentin
7 Lost or broken restoration
8 Temporary restoration
Special codes Description
96 Tooth surface cannot be examined
97 Tooth missing because of caries
98 Tooth missing for other reasons
99 Unerupted