Nowadays with greater awareness, there is a demand for absolute aesthetics where cosmetic dental rehabilitation is concerned; even negligible difference in color matching is not acceptable to the patients. Due to which tooth color measurement and color replication have proven to be a complex challenge in dentistry. The process of matching a vital tooth to a completely different material is fraught with errors. To eliminate the potential sources of human error and to provide predictable results, advanced shade taking devices have been introduced. This book will shed some light on the optics and shade matching procedures used in dentistry.
This comprehensive guide to color science and shade selection in Dentistry presents all the theory and clinical guidance required in order to achieve consistent clinical success. The book opens by reviewing color and its dimensions and discussing color perception, drawing attention to the various phenomena that impact upon it. Shade selection in Operative Dentistry is then explained in detail with the aid of copious illustrations. The coverage encompasses shade selection methods for resin-based composite restorations and for bleaching procedures, with presentation of the latest evidence on their accuracy and reliability. Guidance is then provided on how to achieve predictable color harmony between the natural tooth and the composite restorative material in the context of biomimetic Dentistry, with discussion of special effects, pigments, layering techniques, surface texture, and finishing and polishing. Changes in color over time and responses to such changes are also outlined. The book will be of value for practitioners in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry as well as for dental students and researchers.
Illustrated throughout with high-quality clinical photographs, this guide for dental professionals explains the basic science and art of color as it applies to the shade matching process. It also describes the many clinical elements that can affect t he perception of color and outlines the processes of conventional and technology-based shade matchi
An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.
In dentistry, the process of shade selection is an important procedure to provide an aesthetic restoration that harmoniously blends with patient's natural teeth. Knowledge of the scientific basis of color from understanding light to also interpreting the artistic aspects of shade selection ensures a successful result. The most commonly applied method for shade selection is the visual color assessment, by comparison of the tooth with standard tooth shade color guides, visual color assessments have shown to be subjective and unreliable as people vary in their ability to detect small differences in color between two objects. Developments in optical electronics, computer technology and color instruments as colorimeters and spectrophotometers assist in shade selection and significantly reduce the subjectivity of color selection and greatly enhance shade selection and communication between the dental office and dental laboratory.
This book presents the state of the art in color science and explains its application to dental structures and materials, using high-quality illustrations to ensure ease of learning. Most people seek a bright smile with a natural appearance. This goal often poses a great clinical challenge for the dentist, and its achievement is dependent on a good knowledge of color science and optical properties relevant to dentistry. Further, if a smile is to be esthetically improved to the patient’s satisfaction, the dentist must be able to extract the best from dental materials and techniques, must understand all aspects of facial harmony, and must communicate effectively with both the patient and lab technicians. All of these aspects are thoroughly explored in the book, with detailed coverage of such topics as visual and instrumental shade matching, color management, and avoidance of complications and pitfalls. Color and Appearance in Dentistry will be of high value to all who are engaged in the daily practice of esthetic dentistry.
This book/CD-ROM helps users master the art of color selection to achieve the best esthetic results in dental procedures, such as those related to cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and prosthodontics. It covers everyday dental techniques that require the dentist to precisely match dental materials to patients' teeth. The book's nine easy-to-read chapters serve as a basis for color training - from colorimetry and the properties of natural teeth, to the specifics of color perception and reproduction of color. The accompanying CD-ROM uses interactive color-block exercises to train and test users on discerning lightness, hue, and chroma changes, as well as total color differences. Short, easy-to-read chapters present only the most important concepts of each topic, allowing for quick completion and comprehension. The newest techniques in esthetic dentistry are presented, with implications for the future of each topic. Full-color, high-quality art program serves as an instrumental tool in learning about color and shading, providing color images for reference. A total of 31 expert contributors from a variety of dental schools lend their experience and knowledge of color and dental materials, ensuring accuracy of all material. Interactive "drag-and-drop" exercises on CD-ROM sharpen users' color-matching skills by challenging them to arrange color blocks. CD-ROM exercises are logically ordered from least complex to most difficult, so that as users master topics, the next exercises expand upon concepts and challenge users to recall concepts and techniques. CD-ROM exercises can be performed multiple times for unlimited practice.
