A caries grading system establishes a baseline from which to track the progression and/or remineralization of the carious lesions at future appointments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True. The advantage of a caries grading system is that it allows one to accurately grade the penetration of caries (establish a baseline) and to track the progression and/or remineralization of the carious lesions at future appointments. These grades may also be called "incipient," "moderate," "advanced," or "severe."

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