Tooth Color Estimation Model Using Skin Color Parameters

Abstract

Color selection for discolored teeth or for edentulous patients is a subjective process in dentistry. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is no objective method for tooth color selection for edentulous patients. Several studies have investigated the relationship between tooth color and skin color and the ability to use skin color as a guide to select tooth color in dental rehabilitation cases. The objective of this study was to find and model the relationship between tooth color and skin color in equations to be able to predict tooth color by assessing skin color

Aim: To investigate the relationship between tooth color and skin color in equations to predict tooth color by assessing skin color

Objective: To investigate the opinions for understanding the relationship between tooth color and skin color in equations to predict tooth color by assessing skin color among the undergraduate dental students based on the gender. To investigate the opinions for understanding the relationship between tooth color and skin color in equations to predict tooth color by assessing skin color among the undergraduate dental students based on the year of study

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 204 dental students, comprising 57 males (27.9%) and 147 females (72.1%). The survey included 15 questions about tooth color estimation using skin color parameters  among undergraduate dental students were analyzed based on gender, age and year of study using chi-square tests to identify statistically significant differences.