| Code | Display | Definition |
| 0 | Sound tooth surface | No evidence of caries after air drying. |
| 1 | First visual change in enamel | First visual change in enamel visible after prolonged air drying. |
| 2 | Distinct visual change in enamel | Distinct visual change in enamel visible when wet. |
| 3 | Localized enamel breakdown | Localized enamel breakdown without visible dentin. |
| 4 | Underlying dark shadow from dentin | Underlying dark shadow from dentin, with or without localized enamel breakdown. |
| 5 | Distinct cavity with visible dentin | Distinct cavity with visible dentin. |
| 6 | Extensive distinct cavity with visible dentin | Extensive distinct cavity with visible dentin. |