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Table 2 The type of total deviation observed from students. The positive total deviation was recorded when the amount of over-excavation was greater than that of under-excavation, and vice versa for the negative total deviation

From: Utilization of 3D evaluation for assessing selective caries removal practice in pre-clinical dental students: a pilot study

Cavities/type of deviation

Positive total deviation

Negative total deviation

Total

Occlusal cavities

45 (73.8%)

16 (26.2%)

61 (100%)

Proximal cavities

53 (86.9%)

8 (13.1%)

61 (100%)