Table 3:
The four zones of DIAGNOdent readings compared with average lesion depth as determined by PLM.
DIAGNOdent Readings*
Number of Sites (n)
Average Lesion Depth ± Standard Deviation (µm)
Healthy Tooth Structure (0 - 10)
16
555 ± 479
Outer Half Enamel Caries (11 - 20)
1
1024
Inner Half Enamel Caries (21 - 30)
3
589 ± 462
Dentin Caries (30 +)
0
-