Changes of tooth color in middle and old age: A longitudinal study over a decade

ConclusionsFor both quinquagenarians and septuagenarians, clinically relevant changes in tooth color were observed after a decade; these could affect the long‐term success of prosthetic restorations in terms of a satisfactory color match between natural teeth and dental prostheses. In contrast with the findings of cross‐sectional studies, the changes were partially age‐group‐specific.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCETooth color can change over a decade. When fixed dental prostheses are planned, one should consider that changes of tooth color could lead to mismatch between a restoration and adjacent teeth during the period in clinical service.

Source: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry - August 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alexander J. Hassel, Marvin Johanning, Sabine Grill, Johannes Schr öder, Hans‐Werner Wahl, Nicoleta Corcodel, Anna‐Luisa Klotz, Peter Rammelsberg, Andreas Zenthöfer Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research