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September 5, 2025International Journal of Community Medicine and Public HealthOpen Access

Parental attitudes towards dental aesthetics and treatment needs in children: a questionnaire study

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GBGarima BhattVSVasudha SodaniSIShraddha Iyer

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals parental concerns about dental aesthetics and treatment choices for children, suggesting a shift towards aesthetic solutions.

Key Points

  • A majority of parents, 90.5%, believe tooth color impacts their child's confidence and well-being.
  • About 51.1% of parents expressed concerns over their child’s dental structure, influencing treatment decisions.
  • Most parents (89.5%) consider aesthetic factors in restoration choices, with a preference for tooth colored restorations.
  • The growing awareness among parents highlights opportunities for clinicians to offer tailored aesthetic treatment options.

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Bhatt et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23965b210217d6477b328https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252832
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