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. 2021 May 1;17(1):249–255. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.03.016

Table 2.

ICDAS II Scores each tooth as follows.

Code Criterion
0 Sound tooth surface; no evidence of caries after 5 s of air drying
1 First visual change in enamel; opacity of discoloration is visible after prolong air drying. Cannot be seen when wet.
2 Distinct visual change in enamel visible when wet. Lesion must be visible when dry.
3 Localize enamel breakdown (without clinical visual signs of dentinal involvement). Seen when wet and after prolong drying.
4 Underlying dark shadow from dentine.
5 Distinct cavity with visible dentine.
6 Extensive (more than half the surface). Distinct cavity with visible dentine.

ICDAS, International Caries Detection and Assessment System score.