Assessment of the Difference in Perception and Attitude of Generations of Dentists for Tooth Shade Selection

Abstract

Abstract Aims: The aims of the study were to assess the perception and attitude of the new generation dentist and old generation dentists toward tooth shade selection. Materials and Methods: The observations from the participants of their perception and attitude toward tooth shade selection were established with the prevalidated anonymous questionnaire, containing a total of 10 close-ended questions was obtained. Results: Among the 50 participants from each group, a significant difference of perception is seen in managing patients with tooth shade and with unrealistic patient demand. Clinicians with less experience do what is ideal for patients, while clinicians with more experience match patient demands. Furthermore, it is seen that the involvement of dental technicians is less in more experienced participants than less experienced participants. Conclusions: Older-generation dentist tends to meet the patient demands as compared to dentist with less experience by choosing what is ideal for the patient with unrealistic tooth shade demands. A shift in the trend is seen in newer generation dentist by involving dental technicians in tooth shade selection.