Introduction: Color is one of the most instantaneous methods of conveying messages and meanings. It has been studied widely from philosophical, biological, anthropological and psychological perspectives over the course of time. Recently, the correlation between colors and emotions and their effect on the work settings is being studied. The importance of appropriate use of colors in various hospital settings is studied. Colors need to be incorporated not only in the dental setups but in the armamentarium and material that are going to be in a close vision of the child and are going to be delivered in the mouth.
Aim:To assess the preference of children and parents towards conventional, colored and flavored restorative materials, appliances, and the armamentarium required for it.
Objectives:• To assess the preference of children in the age group of 6 to 12 years for various colors in restorative materials, appliances, and the armamentarium. • To assess the preference of parents towards various colors in restorative materials, appliances, and the armamentarium.
Materials and methodology:The study was carried out in the
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