Table 2 Differences in the mean application times of the ICDAS, CAST and DMF methods
From: Comparison of caries lesion detection methods in epidemiological surveys: CAST, ICDAS and DMF
METHODS | Absolute mean difference (minutes) | Percentage mean difference (%) | Standardised mean difference |
|---|---|---|---|
CAST X DMF | 0.9 | 23.7 | 0.6 |
CAST X ICDAS | 4.2 | 47.2 | 1.9 |
DMF X ICDAS | 5.1 | 134.2 | 2.3 |