The influence of Demographic factors on translucency. Varaiations race, gender and age
Özet
OBJECTIVE: This study examines the potential association between tooth translucency patterns and demographic
variables (age, gender, and race).
MATERIALS-METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 120 participants who were stratified by age, gender, and
ethnicity. The sample included five age groups (18–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60–85 years) and equal representation
from four ethnic categories (white, black, Asian, and other). Participants were selected based on strict inclusion criteria; all
subjects had untreated permanent teeth and no history of bleaching procedures or visible extrinsic or intrinsic discoloration.
The statistical evaluation of the findings was performed using a chi-square test with the SPSS 11.0 software program.
RESULTS: According to the results obtained in this study, a significant relationship was found between translucency and
ethnicity (χ²(39) = 278.03, p < 0.001). A significant relationship was also found between translucency and gender, although
with a weak effect size (Cramer's V = 0.178). A significant relationship was found between translucency and age, with an
effect size of Cramer's V = 0.307, indicating a moderate strength of the relationship between age group and translucency.
CONCLUSION: In this study, the translucency values of natural teeth have a significant relationship with the variables of
age, gender, and ethnicity. This should not be overlooked when selecting colors and planning treatments in aesthetic
dentistry.
Keywords: Dentition, Color, Age Factors,
Atıf için künye
Uzun, M., Gazolo Diaz, D., Bayındır, F., & Wee, A. (2025). The influence of Demographic factors on translucency. Varaiations race, gender and age. 48th European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) and 27th Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID) Annual Congress, Nevşehir (ss. 1–8).
BibTeX
@inproceedings{uzun2025-14783,
author = {Uzun, Merve and Gazolo Diaz, David and Bayındır, Funda and Wee, Alvin},
title = {The influence of Demographic factors on translucency. Varaiations race, gender and age},
booktitle = {48th European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) and 27th Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID) Annual Congress},
address = {Nevşehir},
year = {2025},
pages = {1--8},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/14783-the-influence-of-demographic-factors-on-translucency-varaiations-race-gender-and}
}