Abstract
Statement of problemVisual shade selection in dentistry may be influenced by factors that include the background color and the illuminant. PurposeThe purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the influence of using a gray background and a light-correcting device on visual shade selection. Material and methodsTwo experienced clinicians assessed the incisor color of 30 volunteers using the VITA 3D-MASTER shade guide. Visual analyses were carried out using or not (control) a gray background, with and without (control) a light-correcting device (Smile Lite). Furthermore, the use of a polarizing filter was evaluated. Data from a clinical spectrophotometer were defined as the standard instrumental analysis. The agreement and the similarity (based on the whitening indexes of tabs) were evaluated between instrumental and visual analyses. Statistical testing was conducted through ordinal logistic regression and repeated-measures ANOVA. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to confirm the data distribution, and homogeneity of variance was assessed with the Levene test (α=.05) ResultsThe use of Smile Lite resulted in lighter tabs than indicated by the instrumental analysis, and the opposite was observed in its absence. The polarizing filter did not affect the results (P>.05). For similarity, the illuminant improved the results (P<.001). The gray background reduced the differences between visual and instrumental analysis only in the absence of the Smile Lite (P<.001). ConclusionsThe color similarity between visual and instrumental analysis improved with the use of a light-correcting device with or without a polarization filter. A gray background was useful only without the light-correcting device. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONSUsing a light-correcting device improved the reliability of visual shade selection with no beneficial effect by adding a polarizing filter. In addition, the use of a gray background can be useful only in the absence of a light-correcting device.
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