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Table 1 Frequency distribution of tooth scores according to examination method

From: Comparison of photographic and visual assessment of occlusal caries with histology as the reference standard

 

Examination Method

 

Histology

Mean Visual Scores

Mean Photo Scores

Tooth Condition

Freq

Percent

Freq

Percent

Freq

Percent

Sound

18

36.7%

26

52.0%

22

44.0%

Caries into Dentine

24

49.0%

22

44.0%

26

52.0%

Caries into pulp

7

14.3%

2

4.0%

2

4.0%

Missing data

1*

     

Total

50

100%

50

100%

50

100%

  1. + For histology: inner and outer dentine caries was combined into caries into dentine.
  2. * 1 tooth exploded during histological sectioning.