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Scoring criteria for assessment of the efficacy of caries removal
| Score | Definition |
|---|---|
| 0 | Caries completely removed. |
| 1 | Caries present in the base of the cavity preparation. |
| 2 | Caries present in the base and/or in one wall of the cavity preparation. |
| 3 | Caries present in the base and/or two walls of the cavity preparation. |
| 4 | Caries present in the base and/or more than two walls of the cavity preparation. |
| 5 | Caries present in the base, walls, and margins of the cavity preparation. |
