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ICDAS Decision Tree: Code 6 Code 5

The document describes an ICDAS decision tree for caries detection. The decision tree has yes or no questions to determine the caries code based on factors like tooth involvement, exposed dentin, undermining shadow, and microcavitation.

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ICDAS Decision Tree: Code 6 Code 5

The document describes an ICDAS decision tree for caries detection. The decision tree has yes or no questions to determine the caries code based on factors like tooth involvement, exposed dentin, undermining shadow, and microcavitation.

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  • ICDAS Decision Tree
  • ICDAS Classification Details

ICDAS Decision Tree

Yes Code 6
More than half
tooth involved?
Yes No Code 5
Cavity with
exposed dentin?
No Undermining Yes Code 4
Yes shadow?

Caries visible No
when wet? Yes Code 3
Dry and re- Is there micro-
examine cavitation?
No

No
Dry and re- Any opacity or Yes Code 1
examine Lesion confined to Yes Code 1
discoloration?
base of fissure?
No Code 0 No Code 2

© JK Mitchell, DDS, MEd. Information from ICDAS website.


© JK Mitchell, DDS, MEd. From ICDAS website

Caries visible 
when wet?
Cavity with 
exposed dentin?
More than half 
tooth involved?
Undermining 
shadow?
Is there micro-
c
© JK Mitchell, DDS, MEd. From ICDAS website

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