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Table 3 Patient’s previous experience, longevity estimates and free remediation expectations

From: Attitudes regarding a warranty and the expected longevity of dental treatment amongst New Zealand dentists, dental students, and patients: a mixed methods survey

 

Had Treatment %

Mean Longevity in

months (n)

Expecting Free Remediationa

% (n)

Mean Remediation Time in

months (n)

Fillings

100%

131.4 ± 103.9b (31)

74.40% (43)

27.6 ± 41.0 (20)

 

Crowns

37.20%

145.7 ± 57.9 (21)

74.40% (41)

34.5 ± 45.0 (20)

 

Dentures

18%

133.0 ± 80.5 (23)

30.20% (38)

42.7 ± 58.9 (8)

 

Endodontics

60.50%

136.8 ± 64.9 (26)

62.80% (40)

37.7 ± 85.4 (17)

 
  1. adefined as repair, replacement or refund for fillings, crowns and endodontics, and maintenance for dentures
  2. b Mann Whitney U test of significance compared to professionals p < 0.001