Cross-sectional observational study compares diagnostic criteria to determine treatment strategies in children, suggesting future training for uniformity.
The results of the present study demonstrated an increased shift of treatment decisions towards aggressive interventions (repair/replacement) for restored tooth surfaces/restored primary/permanent teeth as per Modified USPHS criteria, with fewer interventions indicated in FDI, followed by the CARS criteria. Future pediatric restorative protocols should incorporate standardized training modules for practitioners and researchers to interpret criteria uniformly.
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