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Tooth Shade Selection in Restorative Dentistry

By Prathiksha N

Tooth Shade Selection in Restorative Dentistry

By Prathiksha N

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Tooth shade selection is central to restorative dentistry, as accurate color matching determines both esthetic and functional success. Traditional visual methods using shade guides like the VITA Classical and 3D-Master remain common due to their simplicity but are highly subjective, influenced by clinician experience, fatigue, lighting, and environmental factors. These limitations often result in variability and compromised outcomes. To address this, digital technologies such as spectrophotometers, colorimeters, digital cameras, and intraoral scanners have been developed, offering more objective and reproducible measurements. Spectrophotometers are considered the gold standard for precision, while cameras and scanners improve communication with laboratories and provide practical, cost-friendly alternatives. Despite challenges of cost, accessibility, and training, these devices enhance accuracy, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Emerging advances in artificial intelligence and CAD/CAM integration promise further progress, enabling predictive shade analysis, customized restorations, and even same-day prosthesis fabrication.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
52
Release Date:
2025-12-18
Publication Date:
2025-12-18
Publisher:
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209019064
ISBN13:
9786209019067
Weight:
96 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
4 cm
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