Table 2.
Number of tooth surfaces, maximum Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) code per mouth and cumulative percentages of CAST codes by dentition amongst 6–9 year-olds
| CAST code | n | Max | Cumulative% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary dentition | |||
| 0 | 10,488 | 58 | 34.1 |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 34.7 |
| 2 | 147 | 5 | 37.6 |
| 3 | 192 | 15 | 46.5 |
| 4 | 15 | 1 | 47.1 |
| 5 | 435 | 36 | 68.2 |
| 6 | 363 | 32 | 87.1 |
| 7 | 44 | 5 | 90 |
| 8 | 105 | 17 | 100 |
| Total | 11,791 | 170 | 100 |
| Permanent dentition | |||
| 0 | 6,062 | 134 | 82.2 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 82.8 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 85.9 |
| 3 | 51 | 10 | 92 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 92 |
| 5 | 15 | 13 | 100 |
| Total | 6,141 | 163 | 100 |
n, Number of surfaces; Max, maximum caries score per mouth.