STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Precise shade matching can be one of the most difficult tasks for the dentist and some variables may influence the process of shade comparison. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This study tested the differences in shade perception between genders, the influence of the observer's clinical experience, and the value of ceramics in correct shade selection. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 45 women and 54 men compared 16 pairs of ceramic disks according to shades. The χ(2) and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the results, adopting 5% as the level of statistical significance. An analysis of risk was also performed to evaluate the variables. RESULTS: The results indicated that there were statistical differences among gender, clinical experience, and shades in discriminating ceramics. CONCLUSIONS: Men and observers with more clinical experience were more successful in discriminating shades, although darker shades were selected more correctly than the lighter ones.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Precise shade matching can be one of the most difficult tasks for the dentist and some variables may influence the process of shade comparison. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This study tested the differences in shade perception between genders, the influence of the observer's clinical experience, and the value of ceramics in correct shade selection. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 45 women and 54 men compared 16 pairs of ceramic disks according to shades. The χ(2) and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the results, adopting 5% as the level of statistical significance. An analysis of risk was also performed to evaluate the variables. RESULTS: The results indicated that there were statistical differences among gender, clinical experience, and shades in discriminating ceramics. CONCLUSIONS:Men and observers with more clinical experience were more successful in discriminating shades, although darker shades were selected more correctly than the lighter ones.
Authors: Passent Ellakany; Shaimaa M Fouda; Maram A AlGhamdi; Nourhan M Aly Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-14 Impact factor: 4.614