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

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Longitudinal changes in parental satisfaction: mixed dentition esthetics.

Hyrum M Cannon¹, Barbara Broffitt, Steven M Levy

¹Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

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|November 3, 2011

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Parental satisfaction with children's teeth decreased regarding color by age 11, with increased concerns about shape and color. Higher socioeconomic status and starting orthodontic treatment improved satisfaction.

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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:

Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Dental Public Health

Background:

Parental esthetic perceptions of children's dentition are crucial for overall satisfaction.
Mixed dentition presents unique challenges and evolving esthetic concerns for parents.
Understanding factors influencing parental satisfaction is key for guiding treatment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate parents' esthetic perceptions of their children's mixed dentition.
To assess changes in parental satisfaction with their children's teeth over time.
To identify factors influencing parental satisfaction, including dental fluorosis and opacities.

Main Methods:

376 parents completed esthetic questionnaires at their children's ages 9 and 11.
Evaluated changes in esthetic perceptions based on fluorosis and non-fluoride opacity status.
Compared satisfaction levels regarding tooth color, appearance, shape, and spacing.

Main Results:

36% of children exhibited definitive fluorosis on permanent maxillary incisors.
Fluorosis and opacity significantly reduced parental satisfaction at age 11.
Parents reported decreased satisfaction with tooth color but not overall appearance by age 11.

Conclusions:

Parental concerns regarding tooth shape and color increased, while spacing concerns decreased by age 11.
Higher socioeconomic status and initiation of orthodontic treatment were linked to improved parental satisfaction.
Despite initial concerns, overall appearance satisfaction remained stable, but color satisfaction declined.