Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction Following Anterior Composite Restorations: Immediate and One-Week Comparisons

"This study focuses on evaluating patient satisfaction with anterior composite restorations immediately after treatment and during subsequent follow-up visits. A structured questionnaire, based on modifications of the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) criteria, was administered to patients. Since the original FDI criteria were primarily designed for dentist-based evaluation, the questions were adapted into a patient-friendly format.~Participants were asked to rate restorations across multiple domains, including esthetic anatomical form, color harmony and translucency, surface smoothness, the condition of the adjacent mucosa, and post-operative sensitivity and tooth vitality. Each parameter was scored on a numerical scale ranging from 0 to 10, allowing patients to express their subjective perception of treatment outcomes.~By collecting these patient-reported outcomes both immediately after the procedure and during follow-up sessions, the study aims to provide a comprehensive under"