| CR | complete caries excavation and compomer restoration |
| ECC | early childhood caries |
| GDPs | general dental practitioners |
| GIC | glass ionomer cement |
| HT | Hall technique |
| NRCC | non-restorative cavity control |
| NRCT | nonrestorative caries treatment |
| OVDs | occlusal vertical dimensions |
| PMCs | preformed metal crowns |
| SSCs | stainless steel crowns |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |