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Modelled Prevalence of Restorative Treatment in European Adults (2015-2024).

Journal of dentistry · Abreu C, Azul AM, Delgado AH · 2026-10-01

Researchers modelled data from 20 European countries to estimate that approximately 83% of adults aged 18–74 years have experienced restorative dental treatment, with prevalence increasing substantially with age.

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