Dental caries indexes Iran = 1.9 (2004) Dr. Z. Saied-Moallemi - - PDF document
9/24/2012 World map on dental caries (DMFT, 12-year-olds) Dental caries indexes Iran = 1.9 (2004) Dr. Z. Saied-Moallemi (Petersen 2003) Dr. Z. Saied-Moallemi Mean Number of Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth for those with decay experience Dr.
Iran=1.9 (2004)
(Petersen 2003)
Figure 1. The “iceberg of dental caries”—diagnostic thresholds in clinical trials and practice.
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Figure 2. The “iceberg of dental caries” and contemporary treatment need/advice.
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Penevaet al., 2007
Figure 3. Three aspects of modern caries measurement.
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PCA
h/m/l
First visual change in enamel early stage decay
reversible/arrestible
PCA
h/m/l
Distinct visual change in enamel early stage decay
reversible/arrestible
PCA OCA
h/m/l
Localized enamel breakdown established decay PCA OCA
h/m/l
Non-cavitated surface with dentin shadow established decay PCA OCA
h/m/l
Distinct cavity with visible dentin severe decay PCA OCA
h/m/l
Extensive cavity with visible dentin severe decay App Care Care Range
1
2
h/m/l
Risk Status
p/a/r
ICDAS activity
Sound Sound
Dental Terms Colour Number code Letter code Lay Terms
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Clinical Visual Assessment Lesion Detection Aids Care Planning Aids
Key: p = progressing, a = arresting, r = remineralizing; h = high risk, m = medium risk, l= low risk; PCA = Preventive Care Advised; OCA = Operative Care Advised.