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| Type of caries | none | fissural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| value | 0 – 13 | 14 – 20 | 21 – 29 | > 30 |
| clinical diagnosis | healthy tooth structure | enamel caries | deep enamel caries | dentine caries |
| measures | – | monitoring | caries risk analysis | x-ray |
| saliva&bacteria testing | ||||
| actions | prophylaxis (e.g. fluoridated toothpaste) | intensified prophylaxis (e.g. fluoridation) | if low risk: intensified prophylaxis | minimalinvasive treatment |
| if high risk: minimalinvasive treatment | ||||
