Aesthetic demands in dentistry are growing, and one of their cornerstones is selecting the right shade for restorations. Color is a quality influenced by a number of environmental and individual factors that the clinician must be aware of. Assessing color by eye can lead to misjudgment if a proper lighting protocol and observation technique are not followed.
That is why the restorative dentist must work with light, color and shape to achieve a more aesthetic result. Harmony between natural and artificial teeth is achieved through shape, texture and color, the most important factors, as well as size, position and function.
Recently, color-measuring instruments have appeared that aim to correct the shortcomings of the conventional technique.
SpectroShade is a color-corrected white fluorescent lamp that acts like natural light. The unit consists of a sealed glass tube a few millimeters in diameter with an electrode at each end.
With this technology, the shade can be taken at any time of day with any shade guide, for both resins and ceramics.