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The Tooth and Skin Colour Interrelationship across the Different Ethnic Groups
Satheesh B Haralur1, Ahmed Mohammed Dibas2, Nabil Abdullah Almelhi2
1Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 3263, Abha 61471, Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Dentistry
|August 8, 2014
Summary
Skin and tooth color show strong correlations across ethnic groups. This finding suggests skin color can guide artificial tooth selection for edentulous patients, improving aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Aesthetics
- Anthropology
Background:
- Accurate artificial tooth selection is crucial for patient satisfaction.
- Understanding the relationship between skin and tooth color can enhance prosthetic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between skin and tooth color parameters.
- To explore these relationships across diverse ethnic groups.
Main Methods:
- Spectrophotometry was used to measure tooth color in CIELAB parameters.
- Clinical skin photography assessed skin color at the earlobe, forehead, and malar regions.
- Statistical analysis included one-way ANOVA and correlation tests.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were observed between skin and tooth color parameters (L, a, b values) across Saudi Arabian, Indian, and African ethnic groups.
- The 'L' value showed strong correlations in Saudi Arabian and Indian groups, while the African group exhibited strong negative correlations.
- The 'a' value demonstrated a strong negative linear correlation between earlobe and tooth color in Saudi Arabian and Indian groups.
Conclusions:
- A significant correlation exists between skin and tooth color parameters.
- Skin color can serve as a valuable guide for selecting artificial teeth in edentulous patients.
- This correlation aids in achieving more natural and aesthetically pleasing prosthetic restorations.
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