Icdas Ii Criteria (International Caries Detection and Assessment System)

Abstract

The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) is a clinical scoring system which allows detection and assessment of caries activity. ICDAS was developed for use in clinical research, clinical practice and for epidemiological purposes. A recent review of caries detection criteria systems found that there were inconsistencies among the research criteria for caries measuring systems. There is a need to an uniform system which allows comparison of data collected in different researches. ICDAS allows detection of caries process at every stage and characterization of the caries activity status of lesion. Later, the criteria were modified and ICDAS II created. The aim of this review is to inform about the ICDAS II and make a comparison between ICDAS II criteria and other caries detection systems.

Tooth decay detection using a fiber optic sensor

“…This condition causes the destruction of dentine when the dynamic process of demineralization and constant remineralization is altered by the excess production of acids, in combination with other virulence factors of cariogenic microorganisms. 1,2,3 The first visual manifestation of this disease is an opacity or discoloration of the enamel that, if left untreated, produces cavities and affects other dental tissues. 4 Untreated caries can make eating and sleeping difficult, have an impact on children's growth, and is the main cause of school and work absenteeism.…”

“…Esta afección causa la destrucción del esmalte dental cuando el proceso diná-mico de desmineralización y remineralización constante se altera por el exceso de producción de los ácidos, en combinación con los otros factores de virulencia de los microorganismos cariogénicos. 1,2,3 La primera manifestación visual de esta enfermedad es una opacidad o decoloración del esmalte dental que, de no recibir medidas de control, progresa hasta llegar a generar cavidades y efectos en otros tejidos dentales. 4 La caries no tratada puede dificultar el comer y el dormir, puede tener impacto en el crecimiento del menor y es la causa principal de absentismo escolar y laboral.…”

“…7,8 The oral evaluation procedure is based on tactile exploration with tools and the dentist's visual perception. 3 These highly subjective methods can potentially lead to faults in caries detection, including false positives, and cause patient discomfort. Science and engineering have provided dentistry with new diagnostic tools, such as X-rays, the dye method, the electrical conductance method, and a wide range of optical methods: fiber optic transillumination…”

Caries Experience of Black Stained Teeth Using ICDAS II

“…Considering that black stains are local occurrences, present study has favored tooth-based evaluation of the caries experience. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) is a tooth-specific clinical scoring system which determines and codes the activity of lesion [21]. ICDAS is being used for epidemiological analysis, public health research, clinical research, clinical practice and dental education to diagnose the caries status and gives clinicians a treatment protocol [22].…”

“…The first digit is related to the restoration of teeth that ranges from 0 to 9. The second digit ranges from 0 to 6, used for coding the caries status of teeth from sound enamel to extensive distinct cavity with visible dentin [21]. Plaque removal and Air drying are necessary in the current ICDAS II system [23].…”