Table 2. Means (standard deviation) of scores attributed by the evaluators regarding the color adjustment of the composite to the adjacent tooth structure.
| Resin composites | Evaluators | Pooled average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layperson (n = 20) | Undergraduate student* (n = 20) | ||
| Omnichroma | 1.13 (0.59) | 1.59 (0.60) | 1.37 (0.63) |
| Vittra Unique | 1.16 (0.71) | 1.50 (0.63) | 1.34 (0.68) |
| Charisma Diamond One | 1.26 (0.75) | 1.64 (0.61) | 1.46 (0.70) |
| Filtek Universal | 1.48 (0.76) | 1.64 (0.51) | 1.56 (0.63) |
| Pooled average | 1.29 (0.70) | 1.58 (0.59) | |
For pooled averages, distinct letters indicate statistical differences at Tukey`s test (p <0.05).
Scores: 0: Perfect match/No difference in color; 1: Close match/Small difference; 2: Good match/Acceptable; 3: Poor match/Hardly acceptable; and 4: Mismatch/Not acceptable.