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. 2026 Feb 16;34:e20250589. doi: 10.1590/1678-7765-2025-0589

Table 5. Absolute and relative frequencies of responses to question 2.25: “What do you prioritize when recommending a specific treatment for dental discoloration?”.

  n %
Preservation of tooth structure 220 57.3
Restoration of tooth form and function 23 6.0
Restoration of smile aesthetics 39 10.2
Longevity of the proposed treatment 9 2.3
Personal satisfaction 2 0.5
Patient satisfaction 38 9.9
Patient health 36 9.4
Fees to be received 1 0.3
Other(s) 2 0.5
Prefer not to answer 0 0