摘要：OBJECTIVE: Structural changes on dental tissues or accumulation of debris on the tooth surfaces may cause tooth discoloration. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of individual’s age, amount of dental plaque, frequency of tooth brushing, frequency of dental floss use and consumption of colored beverage on tooth color change. MATERIALS AND METHOD: 202 volunteers (85 female, 117 male) were included in the study. Individuals were asked to fill in questionnaires. The mean plaque index in the upper right or left central, lateral incisor and canine was measured. Color values of the teeth were measured by using a digital color measurement device. Correlation analysis, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for the statistical analyses. RESULTS: Color saturation values increased with the increase in the individuals' age (p=0.0001<0.05; r=0.391). Color saturation values increased also with the increase of the mean plaque index values (p=0.0001<0.05; r=0.255). Significant differences in terms of color values were observed between groups with different tooth brushing frequencies (p=0.0001<0.05, Kruskal-Wallis test). Significant differences in terms of color values was observed also between groups with different dental floss usage frequencies (p=0.0001<0.05, Kruskal-Wallis test). Significant differences in terms of color values were observed also between groups with different colored beverage consumption frequencies (p=0.016<0.05, Kruskal-Wallis test). CONCLUSION: The saturation of the tooth color increases with an increase of the age. Increase in frequencies of tooth brushing and dental floss usage provides a brighter and lighter tooth color. Increase in consumption of colored beverages causes a darker and lusterless tooth color.
关键词：Age Factors;Food and Beverages;Natural Tooth Color;Oral Hygiene;Tooth Discoloration;Ağız Hijyeni;Dişte Renk Değişikliği;Doğal Diş Rengi;Yaş Faktörleri;Yiyecek ve İçecekler
