Visual examination for caries detection

Abstract

Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) starts with the accurate clinical diagnosis of carious lesions. This enables the practitioner to intervene in the caries process when required and not unnecessarily condemn a tooth to the chronic restorative cycle. The use of the merged-ICDAS system is part of the CariesCare International guide, which consists of a 4D caries management system that is being adapted internationally as part of the MID delivery framework.