Cross-sectional study assessed esthetic perceptions in children and parents regarding anterior caries, indicating strong preference for zirconia crowns and composite resin.
Key Points
Most participants delayed dental treatment until severe tooth damage, particularly among fathers who had an 84.5% response rate.
Zirconia crowns were preferred for deep caries by children (77.7%) and parents, while composite resin was favored for mild caries (children: 83.9%).
A cross-sectional observational study evaluated perceptions of aesthetic restorations among 193 children and 579 parents, assessing treatment-seeking behaviors.
The findings highlight the importance of aligning pediatric dental practices with parental and child expectations for aesthetic treatments in primary teeth.