Table 1.
Frequency distribution of tooth scores according to examination method
| |
Examination Method |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histology | Mean Visual Scores | Mean Photo Scores | ||||
| Tooth Condition |
Freq |
Percent |
Freq |
Percent |
Freq |
Percent |
| Sound |
18 |
36.7% |
26 |
52.0% |
22 |
44.0% |
| Caries into Dentine |
24 |
49.0% |
22 |
44.0% |
26 |
52.0% |
| Caries into pulp |
7 |
14.3% |
2 |
4.0% |
2 |
4.0% |
| Missing data |
1* |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total | 50 | 100% | 50 | 100% | 50 | 100% |
+ For histology: inner and outer dentine caries was combined into caries into dentine.
* 1 tooth exploded during histological sectioning.