Objective method of determining whether caries is present
Lesion detection
Classification according to new lesions or recurrent lesions
Restoration and Sealant Codes: Lost or broken restoration
7
Caries Codes: Localized enamel breakdown without clinical visual sign of dentin involvement
3
a conical beam together with the flat sensor travels 360 degrees around objects
Code Beam Computer Tomography
When spread of caries along the DEJ exceeds in contagious enamel
Backward caries
CAMBRA: MODERATE (PERIODIC OE, FLUOIDE, DIET COUNSELING)
6 mos.
Brush 2x daily with F toothpaste +0.05% (220 ppmF) NaF mouth rinse (day and night)
Or Rx: 5000 ppmF toothpaste 2x daily
Reduce meal snacking
WHO organizational index
this is the deepest layer or zone, near dentin, and represents the advancing front of the lesion
- 10x more porous, not always present
Zone 1
Uses electrical conductivity to determine amount of demineralization
Electrical conductance measurement
Appears as a narrow radiolucent line around the root surface
PDL
Restoration and Sealant Codes: Sealant, partial
1
Caries cone in enamel is larger or equal to dentin
Forward caries
Found in gingival third buccal and lingual surfaces, proximal surfaces, and all smooth surfaces of teeth
Smooth surface caries
Restoration and Sealant Codes: sealant, full
2
Early dentinal changes
Name of Zone 1
Translucent zone
Carious dissolution of dental hard tissue always start on a tooth’s surface
Enamel caries
Lesion on unrestored surfaces
Primary caries
Shape of caries in radiographs in proximal surfaces
Triangular
Restoration and Sealant Codes: Not sealed or restored
0
Applies probe as electrode into fissures and the electrical conductance of the site is measured
Site-specific (Electrical conductance Measurement)
White spots
Slow progressing, long standing lesions
Chronic caries