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Table 3 Clinical outcome indicators for pediatric restorative dentistry [79]

From: Pay for performance: will dentistry follow?

Indicator

Percentage of deciduous teeth extracted (for pathological reasons) within 6 months following pulpotomy treatment, during the time period under study.

Percentage of teeth requiring re-treatment (restoration, endodontic or extraction, but not including Pit & Fissure Sealants) within 24 months of the initial fissure sealant treatment.

Percentage of teeth requiring repeat fissure sealant treatment within 24 months of the initial fissure sealant treatment.