title: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Tooth Color Elements on Satisfaction with Smile Esthetics.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study investigated the influence of tooth color on patients' satisfaction with the esthetics of their smiles.
  
  
  METHODS
  A shade guide was used to determine the color of the maxillary anterior teeth in 671 participants. Self-reported satisfaction was assessed through five criteria: tooth appearance, color, shape, and position and appearance of the gingiva. The Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire and an Oral Impact on Daily Performances questionnaire were also used.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The predictors of higher patient satisfaction were lower chroma, higher lightness, and uniform color of all maxillary anterior teeth. These are significant but weak predictors of satisfaction with smile esthetics.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Color has a low level of influence on satisfaction with a smile's esthetics.
authors.forename: Daniela Kovacevic
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Pavicic
authors.forename: Stjepan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Spalj
authors.forename: Ivone
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Uhac
authors.forename: Vlatka
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lajnert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003116:Color; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012904:Smiling; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*