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Surfaces were examined directly (visual) and indirectly using 3D-coloured intraoral scans (TRIOS 4, 3Shape). Three indices were assessed: International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS; caries), Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE; erosive tooth wear), and Thylstrup-Fejerskov (TF; fluorosis). Agreement between methods was analysed using weighted kappa statistics and percentage agreement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Substantial agreement was observed between direct and indirect methods: ICDAS (\u03ba\u2009=\u20090.72, 64%), BEWE (\u03ba\u2009=\u20090.70, 73%), and TF (\u03ba\u2009=\u20090.75, 86%). Early lesions (ICDAS 1\u20132, BEWE 1) were more frequently misclassified.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>3D-coloured intraoral scanner imaging shows substantial agreement with visual examination for detecting and grading caries, erosive tooth wear, and fluorosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study supports the use of intraoral scanners as a practical adjunct to visual examination for documentation, education, and potentially remote consultations. 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