Influences of age and maxillary anterior teeth status on patient’s satisfaction with dental appearance and tooth colour

BACKGROUND Dental appearance influences the facial aesthetics that includes smile harmony, tooth colour, shape, arrangement and visibility. METHODS The current study aims to identify and evaluate factors affecting patients' satisfaction towards the appearance of teeth & gums; and dental treatments that facilitate facial and dental aesthetics. 300 patients were surveyed with a questionnaire containing close-ended questions on their gender, age, education, tooth appearance, orthodontic and teeth whitening treatments, tooth & gum-related problems and satisfaction levels towards dental and facial aesthetics. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were performed on the collected data. RESULTS A majority (76 %) of the study population desired to undergo bleaching treatment for teeth whitening. 70 % of the respondents also wish for composites, while only 40 % desired orthodontic appliances. Satisfaction with dental appearance is significantly found to affect facial appearance. Also, similar to dental appearance, there is a statistically significant relation between the desire for tooth bleaching, orthodontic appliance, and composites and satisfaction towards facial appearance. Satisfaction with gingival appearance, tooth-colour, and satisfaction with smile appearance are found to affect the satisfaction towards facial appearance. CONCLUSIONS Tooth colour was observed to be a crucial aspect that affects the overall dental aesthetics and satisfaction levels of the participants. It was realized from this investigation that dental care, better hygiene and treatments for improving dental aesthetics are relevant for patients’ satisfaction regarding overall facial appearance and aesthetics. KEY WORDS Dental Aesthetics, Facial Aesthetics, Orthodontic Treatment, Tooth Whitening

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Patients’ general satisfaction with the appearance of anterior maxillary teeth

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp151110248l ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 74 (6) ◽

pp. 520-525 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vlatka Lajnert ◽

Daniela Kovacevic-Pavicic ◽

Hrvoje Pezo ◽

Aleksandra Stevanovic ◽

Tatjana Jovic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dental Plaque ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Tooth Shape ◽

General Satisfaction ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Dental Appearance ◽

And Gender ◽

The Impact

Background/Aim. Dental appearance plays an important role in practically all personal social interactions. The main factors that define the dental appearance are tooth colour, shape and position, quality of restoration, and the general position of the teeth in arch, especially in the anterior region. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of dental status (tooth shape, fracture, dental and prosthetic restorations and presence of plaque) on patient''s satisfaction with the dental appearance, controlling for the age and gender. Methods. A total of 700 Caucasian subjects (439 women) aged 18?86 (median 45 years) participated in the cross-sectional study. Study included clinical examination and self-administrated questionnaire based on selfperceived aesthetics and satisfaction with the appearance of their maxillary anterior teeth. Results. A regression analysis demonstrated that presence of dental plaque, tooth fracture, composite fillings and crowns had significant independent contribution and were negative predictors of satisfaction with teeth appearance. Participants with presence of plaque on upper teeth (p < 0.001), fractures (p = 0.005), composite fillings (p < 0.001) and crowns (p = 0.032) were less satisfied than those without it. Model explains 12% or variance of general satisfaction with the appearance of maxillary frontal teeth (p < 0.001) and the major contributors are composite fillings (5.3%) and plaque (3.2%). Tooth shape, age and gender were not significant predictors of satisfaction. Conclusion. Satisfaction with the teeth appearance is under the influence of many factors with significant negative influence of presence of dental plaque, fractures, composite restorations, and crowns.

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A Study of Patient’s Satisfaction Level with their Dental Appearance and Treatment they Desire to Improve Aesthetics at Sardar Begum Dental Hospital Peshawar

Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science ◽

10.37762/jgmds.2-1.60 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 27-31

Author(s):

Zainab Abdullah ◽

Nazir Ahmad ◽

Saira Afridi

Keyword(s):

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Satisfaction Level ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tooth Color ◽

Patient’S Satisfaction ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

Dental Appearance

Objectives:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patient satisfaction level with their dental appearance and treatment they desired to improve their facial aesthetics.Material & Methods:This cross-sectional study was performed out among 400 patients who visited the Sardar Begum Dental Hospital. A structured, interviewer-guided questionnaire was used to identify patient satisfaction level with their general dental appearance and desired treatments. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation (SD) for continuous variables and frequency and percentage for categorical variables were determined. The chi-square test was used to compare the age of patient’s satisfaction level with their dental appearance. The level of significance was set at 0.05.Results:Out of 400 patients, 39 % were males and 60% were females. Mean age recoded was 25.05+10.02 years. Of these patients, 64% were not satisfied with their general dental appearance. In addition, 59% were not happy with the color of their teeth, 51% regarded their teeth as poorly aligned. Dissatisfaction with tooth color was significantly higher in female than in male patients. Tooth whitening was the treatment most desired by patients (45.2%). 51% females, as compared to males, considered their teeth to be more poorly aligned i.e. and was 51%.Conclusions:Most patients in this study were not satisfied with their general dental appearance with a greater percentage of females expressing dissatisfaction than males. Age had an association with satisfaction level of the subjects. Unhappiness with tooth color and feelings of having protruding teeth also had a significant negative influence on patient satisfaction with general dental appearance.

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Aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of anterior teeth after trauma: a case report

Clinical and Laboratorial Research in Dentistry ◽

10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2017.132567 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Kelly Guedes de Oliveira Scudine ◽

Kelly Maria Silva Moreira ◽

Micaela Cardoso ◽

Stéphanie Marani Martins Araújo ◽

Regina Maria Puppin-Rontani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Treatment Plan ◽

Preventive Treatment ◽

Pediatric Dentistry ◽

Mixed Dentition ◽

Functional Rehabilitation ◽

Patient’S Satisfaction ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

The Aesthetic ◽

Dental Injuries

Traumatic dental injuries are common clinical problems during childhood, and may have complex etiologies causing physical and physiological impairment. The aim of this study was to report the management of a severe traumatic dental injury in an 8-year-old female patient, victim of a motorcycle accident, who was taken to a pediatric dentistry clinic three months after the accident. After clinical and radiografic examination, we observed the avulsion of the permanent maxillary central incisors and of the permanent left lateral incisor, with considerable lingual interposition, interfering in speech and swallowing. The patient showed low risk of caries and good behavior during the appointments. However, she demonstrated to be embarrassed to smile. Besides the preventive treatment concerning caries, the treatment plan included immediate care and subsequent monitoring of the psychosocial reestablishment. For this purpose, an acrylic partial denture was made in order to replace the missing anterior teeth, maintaining the characteristics of the mixed dentition and preserving the aesthetics and the function. Follow-up appointments were performed one, three and six months after the first visit, aiming to monitor the adaptation of the prosthesis, as well as the growth and development of the child’s dentition. Thus, the aesthetic and functional rehabilitation was achieved regarding the patient’s satisfaction, enabling immediate social reinsertion.

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Influence of Anterior Occlusal Characteristics on Self-perceived Dental Appearance in Young Adults

The Angle Orthodontist ◽

10.2319/082506-348.1 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 77 (5) ◽

pp. 831-836 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Eduardo Bernabe ◽

Carlos Flores-Mir

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Missing Teeth ◽

Anterior Portion ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Esthetics ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Dental Appearance ◽

The Individual

Abstract Objective: To determine the individual and combined influence of some anterior occlusal characteristics on self-perceived dental appearance in a sample of young adults. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a dental clinic of a private university in Lima, Peru. A total of 267 first-year students (16 to 25 years old) were randomly selected. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used to determine the self-perceived dental appearance. Clinical examinations were conducted to determine incisal irregularity, anterior dentoalveolar spacing, midline diastema, anterior missing teeth, overjet, and overbite. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to determine the individual and combined influence of each anterior occlusal characteristic on self-perceived dental appearance. Results: From the eight occlusal characteristics and two covariables evaluated, only maxillary and mandible incisal irregularity (P = .001 and .002 respectively), presence of anterosuperior spacing (P < .001), and number of missing anterior teeth (P = .003) were inversely associated with self-perceived dental appearance, whereas gender (male) was directly associated to the dependent variable (P = .021). Specifically, anterior maxillary spacing, maxillary incisal irregularity, mandible incisal irregularity, and the number of missing teeth were, in that order, the anterior occlusal characteristics with the most negative influence on self-perceived dental appearance. Conclusions: This study confirmed that occlusal characteristics in the anterior portion of the mouth play a role on dental esthetics. However, it should be emphasized that their grouped influence is minimal (less than 20%).

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The Importance of the Lifelike Esthetic Appearance of All-Ceramic Restorations on Anterior Teeth

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2015/704348 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Daniela Micheline dos Santos ◽

Amália Moreno ◽

Aljomar José Vechiato-Filho ◽

Liliane da Rocha Bonatto ◽

Aldiéris Alves Pesqueira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Success ◽

Clinical Findings ◽

Patient’S Satisfaction ◽

Clinical Procedures ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Patient Reported ◽

All Ceramic ◽

Natural Teeth ◽

Ceramic Restorations ◽

Laminate Veneers

The success of rehabilitation will not depend on just clinical procedures. A proper dental technique (ceramist) is required as well as the respect for some biomimetic principles to obtain the desired final result. This study has the purpose of describing a prosthetic rehabilitation with laminate veneers and all-ceramic crowns of a patient unsatisfied with a previous esthetic treatment because of the negligence of some biomimetic principles. A 45-year-old female patient was admitted to the dental clinic complaining about the lifelike appearance of her all-ceramic restorations. Before the fabrication of new restorations, a mock-up was conducted to verify the patient’s satisfaction. A ceramist conducted all the fabrication process so that surface characterizations could be visually verified and the lifelike appearance of natural tooth could be reproduced. After the cementation procedure, the patient reported being satisfied with the lifelike appearance of the new restorations. Based on the clinical findings of the present case report, it can be concluded that the reproduction of the lifelike esthetic appearance of natural teeth and the visualization of the final results before definitive procedures are essential to obtain the clinical success.

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Factors influencing a patient's decision to choose the type of treatment to improve dental esthetics

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp111027026g ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 69 (11) ◽

pp. 978-985 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Renata Grzic ◽

Stjepan Spalj ◽

Vlatka Lajnert ◽

Snjezana Glavicic ◽

Ivone Uhac ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Female Gender ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression ◽

Restorative Dentistry ◽

Orthodontic Therapy ◽

Dental Esthetics ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Dental Appearance ◽

Fixed Prosthesis

Backgroung/Aim. Interest in dental esthetics has increased rapidly during the last few decades among both patients and dentists, and the creation of a natural dental appearance has become an important task in all fields of dentistry, especially in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. The aim of this research was to investigate factors influencing a patient's decision to choose the type of treatment to improve dental esthetics. Methods. A total of 700 Caucasian subjects participated in the crosssectional study (261 men, 439 women, aged 18-86 years, mean age 46.2 ? 18.6). The study included clinical examination and a self-administrated questionnaire based on self-perceived esthetics, satisfaction with the appearance of their maxillary anterior teeth and previous dental experience. Multiple logistic regression was used in statistical analysis. Results. Hiding teeth during smile was the most important predictor for choosing fixed prosthetic restorations (OR 9.1), followed by self-perceived bad fixed prosthesis, malpositioned teeth and female gender (OR 2.9, 2.4, and 1.5, respectively). The increase in satisfaction with dental appearance and previous orthodontic therapy reduced chances for seeking prosthetic therapy (each OR 0.4). The significant predictors for bleaching choosing were hiding teeth during smiling, already done bleaching, female gender, lower levels of satisfaction with dental appearance and the absence of the previous orthodontic therapy (OR 5.8, 2.4, 1.8, 0.5 and 0.4, respecitively). Hiding teeth during smile, self-perceived malposition and crowding, and lower levels of satisfaction, were significant predictors for choosing orthodontic treatment (OR 3.1, 2.4, 2.2 and 0.6, respectively). None of current dental statuses was statistically significant predictor for choosing prosthodontic, bleeching nor orthodontic therapy. Conclusion. The psychological elements and female gender are the main predictors of seeking dental therapy. Understanding the prevalence of dissatisfaction with the present esthetics and desired treatments to improve esthetics can be a guide for strategies for intervention to improve esthetics.

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Evaluation of the maxillary anterior teeth color distribution according to age and gender with Spectrophotometer

10.7287/peerj.preprints.3008 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Tahir Karaman ◽

Eyyüp Altintas ◽

Bekir Eser ◽

Tuba Talo Yildirim ◽

Faruk Oztekin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Age Distribution ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Color Distribution ◽

B Values ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Colour Measurements ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Colour Distribution ◽

And Gender ◽

Tooth Colour

Background: This study intended to determine the colour distribution of the maxillary, central, lateral and canine teeth and to investigate the effect of age and gender on this colour distribution. Materials and methods : The colour measurements of the maxillary right central, lateral and canine teeth were carried out by the Vita Easyshade V (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Sackingen, Germany) spectrophotometer on a total of 202 voluntarily patients including 89 (men) and 113 (women). The age distribution in the study was between 15 and 70 (the average was 31). Grey background colour was used in order to prevent the reflection of the background while performing the colour measurement with the Vita EasyShade V (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Sackingen, Germay). Results: When comparing the L*, a* and b* values of the teeth with the gender; statistically significant difference was not fount between the gender and the L* and b* values (P>0,05) while statistically significant difference was observed between the gender and the a* value (P<0,05). Conclusions: The tooth colour distribution according to the Vitapan Classical; in the central and lateral teeth it was maximum A2, while it was found to be B3 in the canine teeth. The tooth colour distribution according to the VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER colour scale; in the central teeth the 2M2 colour was measured most often, in the lateral teeth the 3M2 colour was detected the most often while in the canine teeth the 2M3 colour was measured the most often.

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Revitalisation endodontic treatment of traumatised immature teeth: a prospective long-term clinical study

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry ◽

10.1007/s40368-019-00501-0 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 587-596 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

H. Nazzal ◽

S. Ainscough ◽

J. Kang ◽

M. S. Duggal

Keyword(s):

Root Development ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Linear Mixed Model ◽

Electrical Response ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Colour Change ◽

Model Assessment ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Tooth Colour ◽

Over Time

Abstract Purpose Continuation of root development following revitalisation endodontics (RET) has been shown to be unpredictable with lower success rates in traumatised teeth. This study reports the outcomes for RET in traumatised teeth over a review period of 4 years. Methods A prospective uncontrolled study, where RET was performed on traumatised upper immature anterior teeth with necrotic pulps in 15 children (mean age = 8.3 years), was conducted. Patients were reviewed at 3, 9, 12, 24, and 48 months, where clinical and radiographic assessments were performed. At the last review appointment, patients and parents answered questions assessing their perception and acceptance of tooth colour change over time. McNemar’s Exact test and linear mixed model assessment were used to assess changes in pulpal electrical response and radiographic evidence of continuation of root development over time, respectively. Results There was 83.3% healing with no significant changes in EPT responses, and no significant changes in root lengths, while significant changes in root widths (p < 0.05) and root apex widths (p < 0.001) were found over time. Twenty-five percent of patients and 33% of parents felt that there were changes in tooth colour following RET over time. Conclusion Within the limitations of this study, traumatised teeth treated using RET showed no significant root lengthening, however, acceptable periapical healing, slow thickening of root dentinal walls, and rapid development of apical closure were evident over a period of 43 months. Using Portland cement and omitting minocycline, did not eliminate crown colour change following RET.

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Age and perception of dental appearance and tooth colour

Gerodontology ◽

10.1111/j.1741-2358.2004.00045.x ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 32-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 43

Author(s):

Mhd N. Alkhatib ◽

Ruth Holt ◽

Raman Bedi

Keyword(s):

Dental Appearance ◽

Tooth Colour

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