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Evaluating the Effects of Different Polishing Methods on Color Stability of Dental Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry

Evaluating the Effects of Different Polishing Methods on Color Stability of Dental Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry

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A survey on variability in shade selection by practicing dentists.

Aquaviva Fernandes¹, Dron Lakhani, Manisha Herekar

¹KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India. fernandesdent27@yahoo.com

The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

|July 8, 2011

Summary

A shade selection bias exists in dental practitioners, with both general practitioners (GPs) and postgraduate (MDS) practitioners frequently repeating specific tooth shades. MDS practitioners more often use multiple shades per tooth compared to GPs.

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Evaluating the Effects of Different Polishing Methods on Color Stability of Dental Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry

Evaluating the Effects of Different Polishing Methods on Color Stability of Dental Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry

Published on: June 6, 2025

Area of Science:

Dental Materials Science
Clinical Dentistry
Dental Prosthodontics

Background:

Accurate shade selection is crucial for aesthetic dental restorations.
Variability in shade selection can impact treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate shade selection variability between general practitioners (GPs) and postgraduate (MDS) practitioners.
To determine if a bias in shade selection exists among these dental professionals.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 2070 shade selections from dental laboratory work authorization forms submitted by 31 GPs and 18 MDS practitioners.
Categorization of shade selections by dental quadrant (maxillary/mandibular anteriors/posteriors).
Statistical grouping and analysis of collected data.

Main Results:

A significant repetition of specific shades or shade combinations was observed in 38% of GP selections and 35% of MDS selections.
General practitioners predominantly used a single shade (84%), with only 14% using two shades per tooth.
Postgraduate practitioners frequently employed two shades per tooth (47%) compared to a single shade (51%).

Conclusions:

A discernible shade selection bias is present in both general and postgraduate dental practitioners.
Postgraduate practitioners exhibit a higher tendency to utilize multi-shade combinations for enhanced aesthetic matching.
General practitioners tend to rely more on single shade selections for dental restorations.