Dentists' shade order may sway your smile choice
NCT ID NCT07370545
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study with 210 adults looked at whether the sequence in which a dentist shows tooth color options influences a patient's final shade selection. Participants were randomly assigned to see natural shades first, bleached shades first, or all shades at once. The goal was to measure how often and how much patients changed their choice based on presentation order, and whether self-consciousness about their smile played a role.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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210 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18 years or older. * Seeking aesthetic dental treatment (e.g., anterior restorations, veneers, or tooth bleaching). * Possessing at least one sound, non-restored maxillary central incisor (tooth #8 or #9) to serve as a reference for objective shade measurement. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. * Fluent in the language of the study (Arabic/English) to complete the psychosocial questionnaire (PIDAQ). Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or acquired color vision deficiencies (screened using the Ishihara test). * Cognitive impairments or psychological conditions that may affect decision-making or the ability to complete questionnaires. * Extensive existing restorations, crowns, or severe intrinsic staining (e.g., tetracycline staining) on the maxillary anterior teeth. * Active periodontal disease or poor oral hygiene that may interfere with accurate shade assessment. * Previous history of professional tooth bleaching within the last 6 months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Univeristy of Jordan Hospital, Dental Department
Amman, Jordan
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