Tiny tooth ridges may change how we see a smile
NCT ID NCT07379671
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how small bumps called mamelons on the edges of front teeth affect how attractive a smile looks. Researchers showed 135 people (dentists, specialists, and non-dentists) digitally altered photos of smiles with different mamelon sizes and shades. Participants rated the smiles on a scale from 0 to 100. The goal was to understand what makes a smile appear more or less attractive.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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135 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
A total of 135 adult participants were included in the study. The study population comprised equal numbers of laypersons, licensed dentists, and dental specialists in Restorative Dentistry or Prosthodontics (n = 45 per group).
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Ability to understand the study information and provide informed consent * Participation on a voluntary basis * Completion of the online survey only once * Belonging to one of the following observer groups: * Laypersons with no dental education * Licensed dentists * Dental specialists in Restorative Dentistry or Prosthodontics Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Inability to understand the study information or provide informed consent * Incomplete survey response * Multiple survey submissions by the same participant * Participation outside the predefined observer groups * People with mental illness
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University
Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)
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