Correlation Between Skin Color and Tooth Shade in the Pediatric Population
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https://doi.org/10.61172/gp26nv38Keywords:
oligodontia or anodontia, Pediatric, Tooth shade, Skin colorAbstract
Background: The dental literature has well documented the relationship between tooth color and skin tone, with studies focusing primarily on adults. To our knowledge, no study has been conducted in the pediatric/adolescent population. This study investigated the relationship between tooth and skin color in the pediatric/adolescent population.
Methods: This study was conducted on children and adolescents undergoing dental treatment at the Queen Fabiola Children's Hospital in Brussels. The study included subjects with fully erupted right maxillary central incisors. A spectrophotometer was used to select the shade; after the measurement procedure was initiated, the tooth shade was recorded twice with 'L,' 'a, and 'b' values before dental treatment. Skin color was measured according to the Fitzpatrick scale.
Results: Regarding gender, a significant inverse correlation was observed between a* parameter and gender. According to the Fitzpatrick scale, there was a significant inverse correlation (P<0.0001) between a* and b* parameters and skin color. There was a linear correlation (P<0.01) between the L* parameter and skin color. There was no significant difference between boys and girls.
Conclusion: In the existing literature, more studies are needed to demonstrate a direct correlation between skin color and tooth color in children and adolescents. Our research delves into this unexplored area and reveals intriguing findings suggesting a possible association. Especially in certain genetic cases, our study underscores the importance of considering this correlation. The data collected and analyzed in our research sheds light on the relationship between skin color and tooth color and advocates exploring this alternative perspective. This groundbreaking finding opens avenues for further investigation into the complex relationship between genetics, skin pigmentation, and dental characteristics, providing valuable insights for practitioners and researchers alike.
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