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Parental attitudes toward treatment options for primary teeth: a scenario-based study of caries, ınfection, and follow-up.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · Senem Özsunkar P, Duman S · 2026-10-22

Researchers surveyed 240 parents about their preferences for treating baby teeth using clinical scenarios involving decay, infection, and follow-up care. Most parents favored preserving teeth through conservative treatment and sought second opinions, with educational level influencing their treatment preferences.

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