Table 2. Themes and subthemes explaining the experiences of patients living with enamel disturbances caused by AI and receiving early crown therapy.

Themes	Subthemes
Disturbance of daily life	Dental pain and breakdown
	Embarrassment and shame
	Lack of knowledge and understanding
Managing disturbances	Avoiding, hiding and making excuses
	Resigning or fighting
	Getting support
Normalization of daily life	Reduced pain and eating problems
	Feeling assured and being able to act “normally” in relationships
	Being a “normal” dental patient