Impact of Presentation Sequence on Patient Tooth Shade Selection

This study is a clinical trial designed to understand how the way a dentist presents tooth color options affects a patient's final choice for their dental treatment. The insvestigators know that patients often prefer lighter, "bleached" shades, but the process of choosing can be influenced by the order in which the shades are shown. The insvestigators will randomly dividing participants into three groups. One group will see natural shades first, followed by bleached shades. A second group will see bleached shades first, followed by natural shades. The third group will see all shades at once. The main goal is to measure how often patients change their mind (switch their choice) and by how much (the "jump" in lightness) depending on the order of presentation. The insvestigators will also use a questionnaire to see if a patient's self-consciousness about their smile affects how light of a shade they choose. The results will help dentists improve communication and ensure patients are truly satisfied with their final aesthetic decision.

NCT Number	NCT07370545
Lead Sponsor	University of Jordan
Conditions	Shade Match, Teeth Color, Patient Preference, Aesthetic Perception
Enrollment	210 participants
Start Date	2026-01-26
Primary Completion	2026-03-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-09