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The DMFS index for recording
| DMFS (permanent teeth) | |
|---|---|
| Decayed (D) | Cavitated carious lesion with exposed dentin either restoration present or not |
| Missing (M) | Tooth extracted due to caries |
| Filled (F) | Tooth with permanent or temporary restorations |
