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Self-Reported Preferences For Selective Caries Removal - A Survey Study Among Swedish Dentists.

Caries research · Campana Wadman E, Chamoun R, Karlsson L, Hetrodt F · 2026-08-19

Swedish dentists overwhelmingly favour less invasive caries removal techniques for deep lesions, with selective excavation being most popular among younger practitioners and those in private clinics. Most dentists surveyed had performed selective removal, preferring composite restoration without a cavity liner.

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